Windows 10 support ended, and Microsoft's answer is hardware requirements that sideline perfectly capable machines. There's a smarter path than buying a new PC: Zorin OS, a Linux desktop built to feel familiar while staying fast and secure on hardware you already own.

I cover what actually changes when Windows support ends, why Zorin's Ubuntu LTS base matters, the Windows like layout, and how the Web Apps feature makes tools like Outlook, Google Docs, and Slack feel native.

Then the honest part: compatibility. Wine handles simple tools fine, but Adobe Creative Cloud, full fat Office, and niche vendor apps are dealbreakers, and gaming still favors Windows for anti cheat titles even with Proton doing heavy lifting.

The plan: test everything from a live USB before touching your disk, use dual boot as a safety net, and for small bus ...