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
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    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$