๐ Windows 10 End-of-Support ๐ช
Oh nooo~ ๐ Windows 10 is no longer supported, nya~! If youโre still using Windows 10 right now, itโs a good idea to take action before things get more risky in 2026 and beyond. ๐พ
When did Windows 10 say goodbye? ๐
Windows 10 reached its official end-of-life on October 14, 2025. ๐
What happens if I keep using Windows 10? ๐ฟ
There are some scary risks, so please be careful, okay?
- Higher chance of malware and viruses ๐ฆ
- No more security updates ๐
- Some apps and games may stop working ๐
- No more help from Microsoft ๐ซฅ
- No bug fixes ๐
- Microsoft 365 is no longer supported ๐
- You *can* upgrade to Windows 11 if your PC supports it โจ
*Windows 11 needs special hardware. If your PC doesnโt meet the requirements, donโt worryโthere are other options below!* ๐
What can I do now? ๐ธ
Donโt panic! Here are some cozy options you can choose from:
1. Upgrade to Windows 11 โจ
If your PC meets the requirements, you can upgrade to Windows 11 and enjoy cute new features like Snap Groups, Copilot, phone linking, and a fresh new look! ๐
2. Keep Windows 10 fully offline ๐ด
You *can* still use Windows 10 safely if you:
- Disconnect from the internet ๐
- Sign out of your Microsoft account ๐พ
- Avoid online services like OneDrive and AI tools โ๏ธ
If your PC canโt run Windows 11โฆ ๐ฟ
Itโs okay! You still have choices:
Use Windows 10 offline only ๐
See the tips above to stay safe!
Buy or build a new PC ๐
You can buy a new PC with Windows 11 already installed from places like Best Buy, Walmart, or Micro Center.
If you want to build your own PC, PCPartPicker is super helpful! ๐ ๏ธโจ
What about my games? ๐ฎ
Your new PC will run our games just fine! For the best experience, we recommend:
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (or better)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX series GPU (or better)
- 16GB RAM (or more!)
- Windows 11 Home or Pro
With these specs, youโll be able to enjoy many games smoothly, like House Flipper, Lil Gator Game, Forager, and more! ๐พโจ
But I still use CDsโฆ ๐ฟ
New PCs usually donโt come with CD drives anymore. If you have old CD games, youโll need a portable USB CD drive to play them. ๐
Try Linux instead ๐ง
If you donโt want Windows 11, Linux is a great option! Some cute beginner-friendly choices:
- Ubuntu โ Very popular and easy to use ๐ธ
- Pop!_OS โ Stylish and gamer-friendly โจ
- Debian โ Very stable and customizable ๐ ๏ธ
Dual-boot Windows 10 + Linux ๐
You can install both!
- Use Windows 10 for offline-only games ๐ฎ
- Use Linux for everything else ๐ป
Donate, recycle, or sell your PC โป๏ธ
You can donate to thrift stores, give it to someone in need, or sell it online.
Before doing that, please:
- Move your files to your new PC ๐พ
- Factory reset your old PC ๐งผ
- Install a supported OS like Ubuntu ๐ธ
Microsoft also offers trade-in and recycling programs to keep your data safe! ๐