


Start always with having a backup of that operating system. Therein is my first reminder of anyone using hardware that is starting to get a bit older. Like many other businesses and consumers of every size and budget, I have too many systems still running it and even with budgeting for upgrades, I still predict that once 2025 comes, they will allow extended security updates – but probably with a hook to Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Windows 10 is going to be supported until Octoand if you are like me, you are going to squeeze every single last bit out of that operating system – or rather – until the hardware won’t run it or it it’s too risky to run it anymore. Dealing with drivers and dip switches on that platform was NOT fun. If anyone starts to wax poetic about Windows NT, however, I draw the line. We still also have forums for Windows 8.1, Windows 7 and even older operating systems. all of this Windows 11 coverage isn’t going to crowd out me making sure that you have all the information you need to use your Windows 10 machine. The other day I was reminded that sometimes it feels like we focus on the new shiny thing instead of the thing we’ve had for years. Posted on Maat 00:29 CST by Susan Bradley
