Windows 11 Situation Even Worse Now Microsoft Axed Windows 10

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Windows 10 Axed: Is Microsoft Forcing Obsolescence?

This video breaks down the increasingly controversial situation surrounding Microsoft’s push to Windows 11 following the end-of-life for Windows 10 on October 14th, which ceased important security updates for consumer versions.

The video argues that Microsoft is actively forcing obsolescence and pushing users towards new hardware or a subscription model, highlighting several key points

• Forced Obsolescence & Strict Requirements: Windows 10 was originally meant to be the last version, but its end-of-life has deemed millions of perfectly capable PCs “obsolete.” This is primarily due to the aggressive system requirements for Windows 11, specifically the TPM 2.0 and minimum CPU requirements (8th gen Intel/2nd gen Ryzen or later), which block older machines from upgrading.

 

• Blocking Workarounds: While initial bypasses allowed older systems to run Windows 11, Microsoft has “doubled down” on the system requirements, making workarounds much more difficult and impractical with new updates like 24H2.

 

• Shift in Business Model: The speaker suggests Microsoft is prioritizing the sale of new hardware and subscription-based services. Evidence for this includes: • The introduction of built-in ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu. • The Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 10: it costs $30/year, but can be received for free if you log into a Microsoft account and enable OneDrive backup, strongly pushing users toward Microsoft’s cloud and services.

 

• Privacy Concerns: The rollout of features like Windows Recall, which logged user activity and initially had major security flaws, further cemented concerns that Microsoft is seeking “greater control of your computer.”

 

• Alternatives: For users with ineligible hardware who refuse to take the security risk, the only other logical option is Linux, which is being increasingly adopted to keep functional hardware out of landfills.

 

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