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Windows 10 ends in 2025. Don’t buy a new PC — revive yours with Linux. It's fast, secure, and help is available to get you started.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/30792652

Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft wants you to buy a new computer. But what if you could make your current one fast and secure again?

If you bought your computer after 2010, there’s most likely no reason to throw it out. By just installing an up-to-date Linux operating system you can keep using it for years to come.

Installing an operating system may sound difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. With any luck, there are people in your area ready to help!

5 Reasons to upgrade your old computer to Linux:

  1. No New Hardware, No Licensing Costs
  2. Enhanced Privacy
  3. Good For The Planet
  4. Community & Professional Support
  5. Better User Control
  • bampop@lemmy.world
    5·
    10 days ago

    My PC had been running like shit for a while and I was already weighing up options for replacing it, when I got the popup message from MS about Windows 10 expiring, and how my only option was to dump the PC. So I installed Linux out of pure spite. Runs like a dream now. Thanks Microsoft!

  • ceenote@lemmy.world
    3·
    11 days ago

    If you bought your computer after 2010, there’s most likely no reason to throw it out.

    Frist of all, how dare yo u

    • Phen@lemmy.eco.br
      4·
      11 days ago

      The average retail store where I live is still selling computers with 6+ years old CPUs as “gamer edition”.

      • chrislowles@lemm.eeEnglish
        1·
        10 days ago

        I need Microcenter to branch out internationally so these retailers can finally stop this bullshit tactic.

  • NutWrench@lemmy.mlEnglish
    3·
    10 days ago

    The other nice thing about Linux is that there are several Live versions you can try out on your computer without making any changes to your Windows installation.

    This also lets you see if check and see if Linux fully supports your hardware (just in case you have a weird network or audio card). If the Live version of Linux works, the installed version will, as well.

    Most installers let you set up a dual boot on the same hard drive, too.

    • Wolf@lemmy.today
      1·
      9 days ago

      Even if your audio or WiFi card doesn’t work automatically in the live environment, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you are out of luck either. My WiFi card manufacturer doesn’t support Linux (Last thing I buy from them), but I was able to find a driver that was built by the community for a very similar product that works flawlessly.

      This may be more complex than some people are willing/able to solve, just wanted to put that out there for people who can so they aren’t discouraged by a bad experience with a live distro.

    • BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world
      0·
      10 days ago

      I love this. I recently set up a “Linux flight” with various distros on a bunch of thumb drives to test drive the latest. I decided to stay Kubuntu but it made experimenting so quick and easy.

      I have some friends and family that cant upgrade from Windows 10, so I’m going to keep the flight and walk them through trying out some personally selected distros.

      Using Steam, Heroic, and Bottles you can even run Windows software almost perfectly, too. There’s never been a better time for regular folks to make the switch.

  • NutWrench@lemmy.mlEnglish
    2·
    11 days ago

    You don’t need to buy a new computer. You just need to upgrade your old computer.

    To Linux.

    • DannyMac@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      11 days ago

      Which then makes it run like a new computer. So Linux basically gives you a free new computer.

  • techpir8@lemmy.ml
    2·
    11 days ago

    Hmm Windows 10 LTSC and IOT will still be supported until 2027.

    Debian Trixie, now is the time to shine, release soon please.

    • turtle [he/him]@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      10 days ago

      Not that I’m against doing this, but just so people are aware, running LTSC or IoT is essentially a violation of EULA unless your license of Windows is Enterprise or Education. Home and Pro aren’t valid for this. Yes, there are activation scripts available online, but personally, if Microsoft doesn’t want me to run Windows, it’s their loss, not mine.

  • Zerush@lemmy.ml
    1·
    10 days ago

    For those which need to use Windows, here three mandatorio FOSS apps (the best IMHO)

    • hellzerg Optimizer to eliminate bloat- and spyware
    • WindHawk for those which don’t like this terrible childish Fisher Price UI of Windows 11
    • Portmaster to monitor and if needed blocking unwanted traffic and telemetries (optional paid SPN service)

    With these you can use Windows 11, showing the middlefinger to M$

        • rhel@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
          1·
          8 days ago

          You don’t need SteamOS to play games via Steam on linux. Just use any linux distro (preferably one that supports newer gaming hardware), install Steam, go to Settings > Compatibility and “Enable Steam Play for all other titles”. There’s a drop-down that let’s you choose different Proton Versions (some work better than others, hence the config-reviews on ProtonDB to see what works).

  • wuphysics87@lemmy.ml
    1·
    11 days ago

    What does it mean in practice for windows 10 to reach end of life? There are no more security updates? My vm will stop working? They are preventing you from using your computer?

  • sunbytes@lemmy.world
    1·
    10 days ago

    Came to Lemmy while my disk manager is processing my new partition.

    If it goes well, I’m switching today.

    So, probably some time early tomorrow morning. Because I’m not great with reading instructions.

    Edit: it’s still processing. It feels like it shouldn’t take this long to partition…

  • NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone
    1·
    10 days ago

    What distro would be good for an old (coming up to ten years) Windows 10 under-TV Steam box with a GTX870? Its job is basically to boot straight into big picture mode with no login screen and be operated by a PS4 controller, but I figure I can’t just keep it on Win10 without security patches.

    • Drunk & Root@sh.itjust.works
      1·
      10 days ago

      if your using to watch tv try kodi or osmc or another media OS i have a ras pi running osmc and i never had a issue and im sure you could get a ps4 controller to work an if its for games i dont know any maybe bazzite

    • Lorindól@sopuli.xyz
      2·
      11 days ago

      I assume it was a generalization, just few weeks ago I installed 32-bit Linux Mint to two laptops from 2007 or 2008, now my kids have their very own and fully functional computers. They do lag a bit sometimes, but learning patience is just good for the kids.