Some individuals are clearly considering leaving W10 in the future.
Some individuals are clearly considering leaving W10 in the future.
I have several old computers that aren’t up-to-date enough for Windows 11, so I’m not wasting time trying to force them to work. If they really break Windows 10, I’ll switch everything over to Linux. My main machine is uncertain—depends on whether I need it for work or creative tasks. I’ve been working through a Linux migration, but it’s been tricky. Perhaps I’ll opt for a Mac for video editing and artwork instead.
I’d like to try this, though many people say it’s a big issue. Linux fans often point out conflicts—like game anti-cheats or software not designed for Linux. For Windows 10, most users will likely upgrade; honestly, Windows 11 isn’t too bad now. It has some issues, and all the AI features feel forced, but there are ways to make it work. The main hurdle seems to be the TPM chip requirement, though that can be bypassed if needed.
I plan to maintain Windows 10 until Steam ceases receiving updates. After that, I’ll probably install a dual boot setup with Windows 11 and Linux Mint.
Avoid using steam on equipment that needs to stay isolated from networks if you're not covering LTSC costs
I'm maintaining a completely unmodified version of Windows 10 LTSC. Updates are avoided unless absolutely required (and then done manually). All phone and update settings are heavily restricted through the group policy editor. I've never experienced any problems running this way. I won't use Windows 11 at all on my own devices. I'll stick with Windows 10 until it becomes unusable. Then I'm counting on SteamOS for Desktop to be stable and functional. If the few useful programs don't work in SteamOS, I'm sure alternatives exist (or maybe MacOS will work). I still have a working laptop running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. It's just a matter of "I can, so I will" type decisions.
All my devices work smoothly on Windows 11 without any problems. It’s just a minor upgrade from Windows 10 with some adjustments. The transition from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95 was quite a shift for many users.
The Lenovo 7th gen Intel laptop isn’t compatible with Windows 11 even though it includes a TPM. Since you own other devices, it seems this issue will likely continue, keeping it on version 10 until you decide to upgrade.
I'm moving to Linux. I don't play multiplayer games, so I don't mind cheating. I'm fed up with Microsoft's control over Windows. It's just worse than version 10. I hate Windows 11 and worry about my work laptop being forced to change. I've used it on our test systems long enough to realize it's more than just a difference.
The trend keeps going—I've noticed folks pledging never to use WinXP again (those same ones who praised it back then), Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, and now 11. I get it; I also don’t like all the updates. Still, I’m realistic enough to know for my needs, it really doesn’t matter how outdated 11 is, and I’ll adapt much faster than with Linux.
Have you explored the 2024 updates of Windows 11? Or are you just filing complaints? You can position the start menu at the far left without centering it. Right-clicking in Explorer lets you rename it front and center now. WSL paired with PowerShell works perfectly.