Windows 10: "End of 10" Project's aim is to help Windows 10 users keep their PCs running for years

With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of Windows 10 users will be left behind by the company. Upgrades to Windows 11 may be out of the question, due to stricter system requirements. While these can be bypassed, many Windows 10 users may lack the expertise to do so.

This leaves Microsoft's recommendation to buy a new Windows 11 PC or subscribe to one year of extended security updates as the only options that Microsoft highlights in its recommendations.

There are at least two additional options available to users, but Microsoft makes no mention of them. The first is to subscribe to 0Patch, which costs $30 per year as well, like ESU, but guarantees updates until at least 2030. The second is to migrate to Linux.

Migrating to Linux is a daunting task. It is another operating system, which means it needs to be installed and configured, and files need to be moved over. Also, while many programs are available for Windows and Linux, there are notable exceptions.

End of 10


End of 10 tries to help Windows 10 users move over to Linux. It has KDE backing, at least when it comes to hosting, which gives it credibility.

The project team highlights five reasons for switching to Linux:

• It is cheaper - Linux is free to install and use.
• It is ad-free and not spying no users.
• Good for the planet to keep using older PCs instead of purchasing new ones.
• Communities around the world support Linux and may help new users.
• Users are in control.

While those are reassuring, the project's main goal is to bring Windows 10 users who want to switch to Linux but need help doing so together with Linux communities.

You can run a search on the website to find a local community. Activate the "find someone to help you" button on the main page and use the provided search box to find Linux communities. While there is no guarantee that you will find a community, the list is growing and includes locations in Germany, France, Sweden, Thailand, or the United States already. Linux communities may add themselves to the directory.

Windows 10 users may also check the do it yourself guide, which offers some pointers. The guide lacks clarity at the moment though, which you will notice right at the beginning. It recommends to search for "Linux distribution for beginners" to install it. Some recommendations would go a long way in helping new users.

You also find a growing list of events where you can get help with Linux.

Closing Words


It is a good idea to bring Windows 10 users and helpful Linux communities together, as most Windows 10 users may have a hard time installing Linux on their devices. Linux supports old and new hardware, so that even the oldest Windows 10 PC should run fine on resource-friendly Linux distributions.

Now You: Do you run Windows or Linux? Which Linux distribution would you recommend to Windows 10 users? Feel free to leave a comment down below. (via WinAero)

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

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