On October 14, 2025, Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 10, a move that has sparked controversy and backlash from some users. It's no secret that Microsoft wants users to upgrade to Windows 11 — at one point, it even resorted to full-screen multipage pop-up ads to further its cause.
While Windows 11 is now gaining some traction and broad adoption worldwide, Microsoft's strict hardware requirements and arguments of flawed design elements across the OS have made the transition a bit difficult, especially for users with archaic devices.
