My company is planning to upgrade my laptop soon, and they're offering me the chance to buy my current one for just $50. It runs Windows 10 and has an Intel Core i5 6300U processor, but I noticed this processor isn't on the list of CPUs that support Windows 11. I'm kind of worried about using Windows 10 since support will end in October. Am I just overthinking this?
4 Answers
You won't be able to upgrade that laptop to Windows 11 since Intel’s CPU support for it starts with the 8th generation. Your i5 is two generations behind. Initially, it should be okay to use Windows 10, but long-term, you’ll face security risks once updates stop. It'll be like using Windows XP or 7 — unsafe due to countless exploits unless you keep it offline.
You have a few options:
1. Stick with Windows 10 and hope for the best after October when security updates stop.
2. Try installing Linux. It can be great for email and browsing, but it might not be ideal for gaming or other heavy tasks.
3. Use a Windows 11 ISO and create a bootable USB to get it running, but it might not perform well.
I personally recommend the second option, and if you do, consider user-friendly distros like Ubuntu.
You’re not being paranoid at all! It’s smart to be cautious about using an unsupported OS. Just because things are fine for now doesn’t mean they’ll stay that way long-term.
It sounds like a great opportunity to turn that $50 laptop into a Linux machine! Selling it for maybe $100 isn't a bad idea either.
Just make sure to assess how much RAM and storage it has. If it's got a decent SSD and memory, it should work well with a Linux distribution.
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