[SCCC] Windows 10 to Windows 11

[Ryan Huggins]

I've been quite happy with the HP Elitedesk refurbished models on Walmart.  Acer has also been a very reliable brand for me as well, especially in the laptop world.


-73
Ryan, KI6BTY


On Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 at 2:27 PM, Bruce Horn <bhorn at hornucopia.com> wrote:

> I have several dozen computers and almost all of the Windows-based ones are Dell. I buy them from dellrefurbished and usually wait until they're on sale for 40%-50% off the usual price. I particularly like the micro form factor versions - 7"x7"x1.5" with two video connections and six USBs, available in a variety of "horsepowers."
> 
> 73 de Bruce, WA7BNM (bhorn at hornucopia.com)
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "W6JBR" w6jbr at earthlink.net
> 
> To: "NA6MB Mike" na6mb.mike at gmail.com, "SCCC Reflector" sccc at contesting.com
> 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 2:20:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [SCCC] Windows 10 to Windows 11
> 
> Hello Mike,
> 
> I did not see anyone mention the Microsoft Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 systems, so I wanted to let you know about it.
> 
> I had already bought two new Windows 11 machines, a laptop, and a mini desktop to replace my Win10 Shack PC, when Microsoft offered me a year extension of Security Updates on my Windows 10 Shack PC. This was a surprise. I would have made the purchases anyway, since my FLEX Radio SmartSDR app is moving to WIN11.
> 
> So, don’t rush off to buy new machines just quite yet.
> Check this site out for further information on Microsoft Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 systems:
> 
> https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/extended-security-updates
> 
> Also, If you are shopping new PCs, I highly recommend DELL Computers.
> I’ve had a variety of supposed high-end brands that have all failed for various reasons- but I have never had an issue with any of my DELL computers.
> 
> I hope this information is helpful.
> 
> 73,
> 
> John W6JBR
> 
> de W6JBR’s iPad
> .. . . _ _ .... ._ _ _ ... ..
> 
> > On Nov 10, 2025, at 4:08 PM, NA6MB Mike na6mb.mike at gmail.com wrote:
> > 
> > So support from Microsoft Windows owns 10 has stopped.
> > 
> > There are ways to convert “non-complaint” motherboard.
> > There is even a “not recommended” Microsoft provided method on the MS website.
> > 
> > What are you all doing about this?
> > Current PCs ok/compliant already?
> > New PCs?
> > Used a bypass / “not recommended” method?
> > 
> > We are trying to decide if we should bite the bullet and buy 3-4 new computers.
> > 
> > Mike
> > NA6MB
> 
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