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Skittles

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1. if your current laptop does not allow for the installation of Windows 11

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Jan 29, 2025, 06:28 AM

Jan 29

there will probably be an extension of support for W10 that can be purchased for a time but that will eventually end so yes, you would eventually need a new laptop

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Do I need to buy a new laptop? [View all] no_hypocrisy Jan 29 OP

if your current laptop does not allow for the installation of Windows 11 Skittles Jan 29 #1

Thank you. no_hypocrisy Jan 29 #2

beating the rush will be a good idea too Skittles Jan 29 #3

Can you just update to window 11 ? CentralMass Jan 29 #4

There's a cut-off point with hardware canetoad Jan 29 #6

You don't have to stay with Windows RainCaster Jan 29 #5

I've heard Linux being open source isn't as safe, and wondering your take on that? NowsTheTime Jan 29 #7

Ive used Linux for many years. It is safe. CentralMass Jan 29 #8

Quite the contrary RainCaster Jan 29 #10

Thanks to all! Appreciated. NowsTheTime Jan 29 #11

Linux is safe Hokie Feb 16 #13

An option is to Install Chrome OS. It will essentially turn your laptop into a Chromebook. CentralMass Jan 29 #9

Wow! Didn't know you could do that! LeftInTX Jan 31 #12

You have options Hokie Feb 16 #14

Thank you! no_hypocrisy Feb 16 #15