With Windows 10 reaching end of life on 14 October, enterprises and consumers alike globally will be making the shift to Microsoft's newer operating system. While issues like security and device compatibility have become common recurring talking points, concerns have been rising about a looming torrent of e-waste, with thousands of tonnes of waste expected in the UK alone. A key factor behind this is that many older devices aren't capable of running the newer operating system, rendering them obsolete and bound for the scrapheap.
Windows 10's end of life is coming in 2025, and that means you have to hope your machine can run Windows 11, buy a new computer, or try something different -- like Linux. Linux shouldn't be considered a last-choice alternative, either, because it's every bit equal to Windows or MacOS. It's reliable, secure, user-friendly, and free. What more do you want?