"The solution, according to Microsoft, is to get rid of it and buy a computer that can run Windows 11. But that's not good enough. This ThinkPad - like millions of other PCs in the same boat - is still perfectly functional."
"All you have to do is reject Microsoft's framing. It's not safe to leave it on Windows 10, since Microsoft chose to stop offering security updates, and Windows 11 isn't supported."
"There's another operating system that runs great on older hardware, is still actively maintained, and can prevent millions of computers from being scrapped before their time. That's right: The secret to saving this laptop, and maybe yours too, is Linux."
Many Windows 10 PCs, including older models like a nine-year-old ThinkPad, remain functional despite not meeting Windows 11 requirements. Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10, labeling it obsolete, but these devices can still perform everyday tasks effectively. Instead of upgrading to Windows 11, users can opt for Linux, which is compatible with older hardware and actively maintained. This approach can prevent millions of computers from being discarded prematurely.
Read at The Verge
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