https://lumenit.co.uk/tags/linux/Recent content in Linux on Lumen ITHugoen-gbMon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://lumenit.co.uk/blog/end-of-life-windows-pcs/Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://lumenit.co.uk/blog/end-of-life-windows-pcs/<p>In case you weren&rsquo;t aware, Microsoft <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-support-has-ended-on-october-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stopped supporting Windows 10 on 14^th October 2025</a> . This means any devices that still run Windows 10 are not going to receive any more updates, including security fixes and updates.</p> <p>If you are still running Windows 10 at this point, it is probably because Windows 11 is not supported on the hardware you have.</p> <h2 id="what-are-your-options">What are your options?</h2> <h3 id="replace-everything-with-new-windows-11-machines">Replace everything with new Windows 11 machines</h3> <p>This works. Each computer will probably set you back somewhere in the region of £500 - £1000 for a reasonably spec&rsquo;d business class computer. Likely more for higher demand applications. For a small business or charity, that is a significant outlay. Particularly if you have more than one to replace. That being said, it is probably the easiest option. There are some changes, but most users who were comfortable using Windows 10 will be able to use Windows 11.</p>