So next month will be the end of Windows 10 support, which is a little bit of a deal, since 10 is still seems to be the go-to OS for people. I personally didn't even try out Windows 11, which is interesting, since I was such a diehard windows fan, I updated to windows 10 day 1, but since 11 had system requirements, even if I wanted to at first, I couldn't do it.
It's been 4 years, and win11 is still not a decent system, since they focusing on AI bullshit, they don't really pay attention to feedbacks, and optimizing the damn thing
The problem is that most people doesn't know how to do workarounds or debloating, and because of that, there might be a chance for a huge spike of e-waste after October, which is sad and bad
You COULD stay on 10, but may have to pay for security
You CAN use 11 on your current device, but you need to use workarounds, like through Rufus, and debloat softwares like winaero or windows utility, other option is Tiny11 Windows LTSC
I would also recommend a Linux based alternative, since I started using one for over a year now, and haven't really looked back, but of course you do need some thinkering to make things work
I didn't have problem for Linux, cause my expectations are mostly low/different, I use Krita for drawing, I mostly play casual games or indie titles like ENA: Dream BBQ, and Deltarune, DBD is an exception, but that game isssss... eh, but Springtrap is there
BUT if you DO wanna get out of your comfort zone, and try something new:
-Kubuntu LTS: Very Windows like system, good hardware support (entry level)
-Linux Mint: Simple and also good hardware support (entry level)
-Bazzite: gamer centric, obviously hardware support (gaymer)
-Debian 13: Verrry simple and lightweight (Need bigger brain for it)
