Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025. Microsoft no longer provides security updates or technical support. Third-party software providers no longer provide solutions. Windows stopped making sense in 2026. AI prefers Linux because it's designed on and powered by Linux. The Cloud runs on Linux and modern Cloud solutions are ubiquitous - run on Linux desktop clients along with everything else. Everyone knows AI is where it's at and the Cloud is where it's at, which is why individuals and businesses that want to become or stay relevant are switching to or already on Linux desktops too.
If you went with one year of Extended Security Updates (ESU), there is no reason to wait any longer for a permanent solution. Neither is there a need to replace hardware. Linux performance surpassed Windows performance last year (resource efficiency, productivity, cold boot time, battery life, etc.). Switch before your Internet has a chance of going out on or after October 14th from inaction.
Without security updates, your Windows 10 PC becomes vulnerable to malware, viruses, and other threats. Lack of technical support means no help from Microsoft for issues, and software compatibility may degrade over time. On a local network, an unpatched PC can expose other devices to risks. If your Windows 10 PC won't connect to the Internet (even after restoring it to a previous restore point), this is probably why.
The Cloud is where it's at and the Cloud runs on Linux. AI prefers Linux. Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon offers a modern, secure, user-friendly OS with: