I can't upgrade to Windows 11, but I'm curious about what happens when Windows 10 support stops.
I can't upgrade to Windows 11, but I'm curious about what happens when Windows 10 support stops.
We have handled situations involving Windows XP, 7 and 8 EOL. Updates for Windows Defender will remain effective for many years. Critical security patches for newly found serious issues occur after EOL, though they are infrequent. According to Google guidelines, Chrome will stop receiving updates one year after its EOL expires. An exception was made for Windows 7, extending support by two years during the pandemic, but support for 8.1 was then ended on the same day, leaving only a month after its EOL. Since MS Edge relies on Chromium, this will also cease updates simultaneously. Firefox will receive a feature freeze ESR version lasting at least four years, but as usage declines and bug reports decrease, maintenance will slow down compared to the main branch. Your system may continue running Windows 11 unsupported for some time, but since this setup is untested, you could be the first to encounter issues. It would be wise to try Linux distributions to see if they suit your needs, especially if Windows 11 becomes unstable. Luckily, most can be booted live without installation, allowing you to test them and keep a backup for emergencies.
It seems you're only paying $30 if you don't link a Microsoft account.
You can also earn 1000 Microsoft Reward Points for a year of support.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-win...rs-rewards
It's simple to accumulate points, and it's completely free!
I have a Ryzen 5 2600 built on an MSI motherboard (X370 SLI Plus) and it works perfectly with Windows 11.
It actually updated itself from version 10 to 11 at some point during the night a few years back. I could have accidentally triggered that change, but if Windows confirmed it could run Windows 11 on my 2600, then compatibility is definitely up to the software.
its actually more the motherboards.
as for 5060 12gb that would only be possible on 3gb chips on a 128 bit bus unless theres another design they have made with gddr6 ( possible unlikely) we could see 2 versions of a card.
3gb gddr7 isnt widely usable yet
You can apply 0Patch to maintain the security of your windows.
https://0patch.com/Win10.html
Please note, I have no connection with 0patch. My use from their products is purely for the pleasure of preventing MS from pushing users to upgrade PCs unnecessarily.