OSes Windows 10: end of life, 14. Oct. 2025

[Second Summer]

Support for Windows 10 comes to an end on 14. October 2025. If you're running Windows 10, what is your plan?

Spoiler: YouTube video explaining your options

 

[PTree15]

I've been using Macs for several years now, but my sister has Windows, so I will pass this along to her. Thank you, Second Summer.

 

[beancounter]

Already made the switch to Win 11 about 4 months ago when I purchased a new laptop.

 

[Second Summer]

Already made the switch to Win 11 about 4 months ago when I purchased a new laptop.

What did you do with your old laptop?

I understand that the end-of-life for Windows 10 combined with the higher hardware requirements for Windows 11 mean that a lot of computers are deemed obsolete. However, they can usually be fitted with a different OS and work perfectly well for many more years. If you don't need it yourself, perhaps you could consider selling it (e.g. to a shop that specialise in refurbishing used computers) or donating it to charity. In this age of financial hardship a cheap used computer can make a big difference, even if it can't run Windows 11. Just a thought!

 

[beancounter]

What did you do with your old laptop?

I understand that the end-of-life for Windows 10 combined with the higher hardware requirements for Windows 11 mean that a lot of computers are deemed obsolete. However, they can usually be fitted with a different OS and work perfectly well for many more years. If you don't need it yourself, perhaps you could consider selling it (e.g. to a shop that specialise in refurbishing used computers) or donating it to charity. In this age of financial hardship a cheap used computer can make a big difference, even if it can't run Windows 11. Just a thought!

I already recycled it. It was a potato, and I'm not sure anyone would have been happy with it.