Microsoft has long announced that, starting October 14, 2025, they will stop supporting Windows 10. Currently, they are only releasing bug and vulnerability fixes, not releasing optimizations and/or new features. But, I still use Windows 10 and will continue to use it until the last day (and maybe beyond) and I have a few reasons for that.
Windows 11 is Microsoft’s new operating system, a more “modern” version with, above all, aesthetic changes. This operating system was born, in part, due to Intel’s new heterogeneous core processors, seeking to make the most of these chips.
Since its launch, this operating system has received a large number of updates. It has been optimized to improve its operation, which at the beginning was not even close to optimal. In addition, functions and features have been added, as well as eliminating elements inherited from other distributions.
Five reasons why I continue with Windows 10
First of all, I must say that my computer, from day one, more than meets the requirements of Windows 11. Microsoft, from time to time, reminds me of the existence of the new distribution and that my computer is compatible, as if not overcomes it. Despite these “reminders”, I still haven’t updated and I have several reasons for doing so.
Please note, first of all, that I have Windows 11 installed in a virtual machine, so I have tested it. I use it for work reasons and, if it weren’t for that, I wouldn’t use it for anything. I don’t like it, I’m an “angry” computer scientist.
Windows bar
The first aspect that I do not want to change is the Windows bar, which has been renovated. Maybe you think it’s because of the new design, but there’s nothing wrong with it, since I could even say that I like it. It has to do with the fact that it has to be as Microsoft says and for me, it is not functional.
Currently, I have almost twenty programs pinned to the operating system bar. They are all elements that I need or that I want to have accessible because I consider them fundamental. I couldn’t have them all visible with the new Windows bar structure.
I also don’t like the carousel in the left corner, where the Windows icon should be. Microsoft considers it useful information for the user, but for me seeing the weather, the traffic or the stock market is not relevant to me. If I want this data, I can open the browser and search for the information or look at it on my mobile.
Context menu
When you right click on the bottom bar, a very complete menu appears in Windows 10. It allows you to adjust open windows automatically and access different functions. Of course, we all use this feature mostly to access the Task Manager. The truth is that I use the option to adjust windows in parallel a lot and I find it useful.
Windows 11 reduces the context menu to a minimum. You can go to the settings bar or open the “Task Manager”, nothing more. Honestly, for this chestnut you load this menu completely and add a button to go to the task manager, already done.
Both in this case and in the previously mentioned case of the taskbar, many users are deciding to use third-party software to restore the functionality of these elements that we had in previous versions of the system. However, we must keep in mind that these programs sometimes offer us more problems than solutions, since they modify certain internal elements of Windows, something that is not always the most advisable.
Configuration
I have to say that I find the section for making configuration settings slow to use. It’s like, to get to the same place, you have to navigate a lot and perform a lot of actions. I think that in Windows 10 everything is faster and more agile, without so many absurd sections.
I will say something in favor of the new Configuration window and it is that it is a little easier to use. The truth is that in Windows 10, Microsoft has not worked hard at all and has thrown everything away anyway. Aesthetically, it is more elegant, all things considered.
control Panel
Although it still exists, it will soon disappear. This has attracted a lot of criticism, as it does not get in the way and is quite easy to use. All the items will be scattered throughout the settings menu and it will end up being a hassle to make adjustments that are now concentrated on this point.
Microsoft has already said that it is taking it, that it is a reminiscence of the past and makes no sense. I must say that I still make many adjustments from here so that everything is concentrated and easy to handle.
Copilot
I can tolerate the rest of the aspects and in the end, I would end up adapting, but what I can’t stand is Copilot. I don’t need artificial intelligence within Windows for absolutely anything, much less constantly monitoring what I do. I think it is a totally absurd invasion of privacy and privacy of my use of the computer.
Really, adding this function is only an “obligation” to update the computer unnecessarily. I don’t want to use Copilot and if I wanted to, the iGPU in my processor can perform tasks better than the NPUs in a new processor. If Windows 11 is already unnecessary and is a programmed obsolescence mechanism, the AI nonsense is the last straw.
Additionally, you cannot disable this feature if your computer has a CPU that includes NPU cores. I’m especially worried about Recall, which takes indiscriminate screenshots for who knows what task. Some captures that do not obfuscate personal data, passwords and so on. Come on, a total violation of user privacy and security, which is terrible.
