Time is running out for me.
Will my old Asus computer "Die?"

Hello fellow FA artists, writers, crafters fursuiters photographers and other "Tech Savvy" people.

The Windows 11 October 14th deadline is rapidly approaching and I have many concerns. Quite a lot of "Me" is contained in the memory and circuitry of my old 2014 vintage Asus gaming desktop, and from what I understand is that after the date passes, Microsoft won't support things like important program updates and security notices. I'm also "Bummed" because Paint 3D, a rendering program I've enjoyed working with will no longer be supported. I was kind of hoping that Windows 11 would have a "Built in" rendering program like Paint 3D but looking online I was immediately directed to CorelDraw Standard that starts at $299.00... OWWWWWCH!! Of course, GIMP and Krita were suggested, but I have had little to no experience with either.

Now on the plus side, my brother's lady friend bought me a new, Windows 11 equipped Dell Inspiron 15.6" laptop that will help me through the transition. I'm kind of afraid to take the thing out of the box, but I know I'll have to do so sooner, if not later because I would really like to use it as a "Basis" for my "Art Machine Mk V." (Or was it "VI?" It's been so long, I've lost track.) I'm also considering adding a tablet to draw on and an external memory. "Winnie" also bought two 128 GB "Thumb Drives" for storing my art and images on, so if I can figure out how to work these things, look out World!

So, any suggestions, advice, and WARNINGS those of you out there will be willing to share will be duly appreciated. I have enjoyed sharing my art and ideas here on FA for these past eighteen years or more and I would like to carry on... Even through the next Microsoft OS upgrade.

"Peace."