Windows 10 is reaching its end of life today, October 14. Being a technology-focused company, their marketing people missed the opportunity to make it 11/11/2025 instead. https://www.zdnet.com/article/dont-...u-dont-have-to-but-heres-what-you-should-know
I took the one-year extension option, the one laptop is old at 2 gig drive. Cleaned a lot out of it and will let it play games. The other can update but I'm a PROCRASTINATOR EXTRA! TOO busy DXing!!! CQ?
Free "Extended Security Updates" for those who need another 12 months. https://www.engadget.com/computing/...-to-get-an-extra-year-for-free-125118540.html
Was able to get the free year of extended support on my three machines. All are capable of Linux dual boot already in preparation of the end date.
I already switched to Linux full-time a while ago. I've used it on and off for the past 10 years or so. Glad I got rid of Windows, my computer runs a lot better on Linux. Not to mention I don't get ads for programs or computer games I will never buy or run.
Same here. I use one Windows program, my N3FJP ACLog, and that runs fine on Linux using WINE. Bought a new computer a while back and it came with 11 Pro. I installed a second drive and transferred all my Linux stuff onto that. I can dual boot, but I haven't had any need to boot up the Win11 installation. I also have an Android tablet and my wife has a MacBook so the entire house is Microsoft-free.
Let's see, the IT company with the worst track record on planet earth releases an OS and it contains code that invalidates older hardware and forces you to go out and buy new gear. At the same time, introduces even more privacy concerns due to mandatory services and data collection. Can you say "corporate backdoor"? No thanks, hard pass. Just to .02 of a 40 year IT veteran.
Their "Copilot" AI sends screenshots of whatever is on your screen to M$. Thereby violating NDAs, ITAR, HIPAA, and other IP/data security laws and contractual IP/data security obligations in any organization that uses Win11 and is subject or signatory to such laws and obligations.
Well, don't know if they actually send images of one's physical screens, but they may collect information. You're right to be concerned. One can of course disable the tools that are undesirable. Not to be contrary, but I have found the Copilot application to be extremely helpful in day-to-day software development work. Saves me so much time.
6 windows 10 pcs in my house. the 2 most essential will not upgrade. all are currently enrolled in the extended plan. there is also 1 linux mint laptop that runs my hamclock and calibre servers. I really need to shrink my windows footprint during 2026.
