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In October 2025, Microsoft ended security updates for Windows 10. Millions of people are now using a computer that will no longer receive protection against new viruses and threats. To make things worse, Windows 11 requires specific hardware that many older PCs simply don't have.
Rather than buying a new computer, there's another option: Linux. It's a free operating system that runs brilliantly on older hardware, often making a struggling PC feel like new again, and keeping it secure long into the future.
Linux is a free, open-source operating system used by millions of people worldwide. Modern Linux desktops look and feel familiar: you'll find a desktop, a taskbar, a file manager, and a web browser, just like Windows. The difference? It runs much more efficiently on older hardware.
Browse the web with Firefox or Chrome
Send and receive email
Write documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with LibreOffice (compatible with Microsoft Office files)
Watch videos and listen to music
Video call with Zoom, Teams, or Skype
Online banking and shopping
Manage photos and edit images
Print documents and use peripherals
Uses far fewer resources than Windows. Your old computer will boot faster and feel snappier than it has in years.
Inherently more secure than Windows. Viruses and malware targeting Linux are extremely rare.
The operating system and all the software you need are completely free. No licences or subscriptions.
Extends the life of your hardware by years, keeping perfectly good electronics out of landfill and actively fighting the global e-waste crisis.
We make the switch straightforward:
Assess your computer to confirm it's suitable
Back up all your important files and documents
Install a user-friendly Linux distribution (typically Linux Mint or Debian)
For gaming rigs, we offer specialized installations using Bazzite (stable, console-like) or CachyOS (maximum performance)
Set up your web browser, bookmarks, and accounts
Install LibreOffice and any other software you need
Configure your printer and other peripherals
Walk you through the new system
Provide ongoing support
We believe you should own your technology, not just rent the right to use it. By choosing Linux and independent repair services, you're supporting an open ecosystem that respects your right to maintain and upgrade your own property.
Linux is a great fit if you mainly use your computer for web browsing, email, documents, video calls, online banking, and media. Some specialist Windows software may not have a Linux equivalent, but we'll always be upfront about that during our assessment.
You might also need: Computer & Laptop Repair if your machine needs a hardware fix before the Linux install.
Microsoft ended security updates for Windows 10 in October 2025. This means PCs still running Windows 10 are no longer receiving protection against new viruses and security threats, making Linux a safe and free alternative.
If your PC runs Windows 10, it can almost certainly run Linux, often faster and more smoothly. We'll carry out a free assessment to confirm suitability before we do anything.
Yes. We install LibreOffice, which is fully compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. You can open, edit, and save all your existing documents without any issues.
Modern Linux desktops like Linux Mint look and feel very familiar. You get a desktop, taskbar, file manager, and web browser, just like Windows. Most people find the switch straightforward, and we walk you through the new system as part of our service.
Linux itself is completely free. We charge for the installation service, which includes a compatibility assessment, full data backup, OS installation, software setup, peripheral configuration, and a walkthrough. £50 an hour, minimum one hour, travel included.
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation assessment — we'll check your hardware and be upfront about whether the switch makes sense for you.
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