I feel you (I'm bloody pissed at MS also), but I think you don't need to go that far... As far as I understand, the real issue with MS dropping support is that you won't get security updates anymore, ...

Fresh StatCounter data shows Windows 11 accelerating into clear dominance on the desktop. The figures cited put Windows 11 at 72.78% market share, while Windows 10 has dropped to 26.

Windows 11’s February 2026 Insider update is live, and it brings a fresh round of new features and changes for testers.

Besides my earlier comment, this just reinforces the certainty that I will never buy a Windows computer again unless there is absolutely no other choice. The Windows computer I have now will be ...