Stick to 10 till there are just no more new drivers for GPU and such being released. 11 offers no real improvement other than being newer.. And it is getting filled with features nobody asked for or realistically needs.. like Copilot.. and the requirement for a Microsoft account is a big red flag.. So they can spy whenever they want really. Why I call it Spyware 11

Yeah, I have heard about that issue.
Not thrilled over the look/design of it, either.
I have upgraded from one version to the next without too much issue, but for some reason, 11 gives me pause.
I try and be safe online, not going to sketchy sites, keep antivirus up to date, etc. So, I'm not being stupid on the internet.
I just wanted to get second opinions on this.

I'll be sticking with 10 for as long as possible even if my PC could easily run 11. Just because support ends doesn't mean it'll simply stop working. Heck, you can still use Windows 3.1 to this day. It's just not getting any more official updates from Microsoft. And if your System runs well on 10.. there's no real reason to 'upgrade'.. As people in IT always say.. Never change a running system.

LOL, yeah. I'm not worried that my laptop is going to implode the day after support ends. I just wanted to get opinions on the matter first, before making my final decision.
I'm not against upgrading to 11 eventually. Just where my system is on the older side, just concerned about bloating an older system with a new OS.

If it's older then it might not even have the required TPM 2 module and you couldn't install 11 anyway because arbitrary Microsoft made it mandatory.. So millions of older PCs that are still capable would become landfill if they made 10 unusable. There would be lawsuits out the ass.

That's useful information right there.

To be honest, i was being hesitant of making the upgrade, and..."scared" of what would happen when the support ends. It's not like Microsoft would make an update that makes Windows 10 unusable and force people to change to 11.

What would be Pure Evil

Yeah my old Laptop runs Windows 7 still. Works just fine. If there's no real reason to upgrade, simply don't. At least that's my view on things.

Meanwhile my employers IT department is pushing 11 through before support ends for 10.

I'm sticking with Windows 10 as well, as if I do end up coming across later versions of Windows, it'll mostly be for work and gaming purposes, that's it. Everything else, I'll end up going to Linux if necessary.

Yeah Linux has been improving a lot over the years and some distros are basically a drop-in Windows replacement these days. Native Game support is still a bit iffy but they're getting better there too.

Yeah, I've been looking into Linux starting with Purism. But once someone told me that Purism is a scam, customer support is awful, and they don't work like they used to, I was able to not go with them no more thanks to not taking part in their Linux OS, and finding something else in the process. I have yet to move to Linux at some point in the future, just not now.

I've had no issues, honestly. Aside from dealing with the stigma and etc that people will just always put up with Microsoft. It's not that too big of a difference, functionality-wise for me. It's MUCH better than it was a year ago XD

Was setting up windows 11 easy? I've seen some people mention how it was asking them to make a microsoft account to continue with set up but I've also seen just as many people showing others how to bypass that. (By set up, I have a whole new computer to set up so I really hope that I can actually do it. I mean, my current computer has a disc drive, has been active since the mid 2010's and is getting VERY slow, so it's getting on a bit ^^; )

It was relatively easy for me. There are ways to create a local account instead of a microsoft account. I'll DM you the link of a way! ^^ (it's a safe link, I would NEVER send anything malicious)

I been using linux as my main os

i'll pay the 30 for the extended security updates... i can't afford a new pc right now being jobless and all that

I have also debated on doing that as well, not sure how to, though

go to system update and there should be an option just below the update bits :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym-Iz1Afy7w visuals :)

Switch to Linux. I did months ago and not looking back. You can test it out on a virtual machine or live USB ^^

Problem is, if you need help, you have to ask Linux users. D:

Honestly it's probably better to start the migration to Linux. Most distros are ready to go upon install, not requiring much in terms of configuration.
AFAIK any RGB stuff on motherboards and 3rd party controllers might be a bit tricky, but that shouldn't affect general function.

I have Win 11 and is not as bad (or at all) as people doomed about it. Then again I got it for FREE and had help... a PC nerd friend I have even game a program she made that gives me Win10 options and menus and overwrites the Win11 ones.

As long as you have a powerhouse of a PC and don't mind AI slop integrated into your system, that is

I had my AI disabled. Having a tech-support super nerd friend has benefits.

windows 11 is a fiasco an absolute shit OS stay on windows 10 man i know what i say here

There are Extended Service Updates available from microsoft for windows 10 but they cost money, should be good for another year

There's an IT officer in my CAP unit who'll do the upgrade on my laptop without charge. The problem here is that we only see him a few times a year on account of his work schedule. Otherwise, it will cost $61 to continue updates for the year. then it doubles each year going forward.

Personally I'll just enable the extended support on 10 for free, and either 11 finally gets finished, 12 is out and is ok, or I just switch to linux entirely with 10 kept for what can't run on linux (which isn't a lot nowadays)
Might be worth looking into it for you, especially on older hardware that might not even support 11 to begin with, the extended support system is hidden away and technically paid if you don't dig deep, but means 10 will technically still be supported a while longer before it's truly a dead OS with no more fixes (which then still means it's usable until a major vulnerability is found really if you're cautious)

Stick to 10, 11 is awful and will most likely break your laptop.

The last time I updated my windows, it caused my entire laptop to be unable to run any of the art programs I use. I think I will be sticking with 10 for a while now