Windows 10's October shutdown is fueling a "programmed obsolescence" outrage with a wave of e‑waste concerns —"I will not be buying a new PC just because of updates"

While Microsoft has provided an 'Extended Security Updates' program for those who can't upgrade from Windows 10, some users think it's "planned obsolescence".

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/windows-10-october-shutdown-fueling-programmed-obsolescence-outrage

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