In just six months, Windows 10 will no longer be supported, leaving millions of PCs vulnerable. Unfortunately, my laptop isn’t eligible for the Windows 11 upgrade.
This year, my laptop turns six, which is still pretty young in the tech world. While it has slowed down and the battery doesn’t last as long, it still works well for simple tasks like browsing the web and checking emails, so I’m not too worried.
The main issue is that my laptop is too outdated to upgrade to Windows 11. On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive updates, meaning no new features or security patches. The lack of new features isn’t a big deal, but losing security updates would be a huge problem.
I’m not the only one facing this issue. More than half of users are still on Windows 10, and that number is slowly decreasing. It’s hard to predict how many will have upgraded in six months, but it’s clear that a significant number of the 1.6 billion Windows PCs worldwide will still be using Windows 10 by October 14, 2025.
The tough part is that Windows 11 requires a lot of technical specifications, so not all working computers can be upgraded. Sadly, my six-year-old laptop falls into that category.
If Microsoft stops updating Windows 10, it could become a target for cybercriminals. A computer without security updates poses risks not just for the owner but can also spread malware to others.
This situation also raises serious environmental concerns. If hundreds of millions of fully functional computers are left behind, it creates unnecessary waste.
