• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

<cmiaral: tech blog?>

What works . . . and not.

  • Home
  • About
  • Tools
  • WordPress Resource
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Software / Bidding Farewell to Windows 7

Bidding Farewell to Windows 7

Updated on October 25, 2019 By Carolyn Leave a Comment

I received a message from my sister asking how’s my laptop (Toshiba) is doing.

Her Acer wouldn’t boot up and she’s thinking of putting it back to factory setting which what I also did to my laptop. Good as new.

We both have ancient laptops with Windows 7.

It turns out that starting on January 14, 2020, Microsoft will stop Windows 7 support.

How come I wasn’t aware of it?

Now comes panic mode.

Wallpaper on a laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium.

I shouldn’t wait for next year to do something about it. This post by Techradar helped me decide on what to do.

I am thinking of changing the operating system to Linux which I tried through a virtual machine.

Here are the reasons why I am switching to another OS:

  • Windows 10 is expensive. Linux is free. I would rather save up for a new iPad Pro or get my first Mac.
  • Even if I swallow my frugality, there could be a chance that my laptop’s hardware could not keep up. Plus, I don’t like Windows 10. It’s bloated with stuff that I don’t need.
  • My laptop is seven years old. Its battery is dead. Sometimes it will suddenly turn off. I don’t want to buy a new OS for it when there’s a high chance for it to kick the bucket.
  • I want to learn how to use Linux. I’ve been using Windows since I had a computer class. Then, I borrowed a Mac and loved it that I want to have one someday. Could this be the day? What’s the best Macbook model?

It seems like I made up my mind. The question now is what Linux distros should I get. My choices are Ubuntu, Mint, and Elementary.

May the force of Linux be with me that I don’t mess up the installation.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Related

« My Attempt to Fix Boot Device Not Found on HP Stream Laptop
The Struggle of Connecting Canon Pixma TS3120 to Wifi »

Filed Under: Software Tagged With: windows

About the Author

Carolyn loves to learn new things that involve technology, mostly about the Internet. If not blogging, she's in the kitchen trying to (at least) make edible vegetarian meal. A toast is always a lifesaver. Connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

SUBSCRIBE

Enter your email address to subscribe to cmiaral.com and receive notifications of new posts by email.

ADS

POPULAR POSTS

  • My Attempt to Fix Boot Device Not Found on HP Stream Laptop
  • How to Open Atom in Git Bash (Windows 10)
  • How to Transfer Files to Siteground Using WinSCP
  • Why Overdrive is Missing in Kobo Libra 2
  • Why is the Genesis Comment Form is not Showing Up?

TOPICS

  • Blogging Tips
  • Books
  • Coding
  • Gadgets
  • Hardware
  • Photography
  • Productivity
  • Social Media
  • Software
  • WordPress

COMMENTS

  • Collins PEREIRA on My Attempt to Fix Boot Device Not Found on HP Stream Laptop
  • Carolyn on Tzumi Bluetooth Keyboard with Folio Case, an iPad Mini 2 Accessory
  • FOSU FREDERICK on Tzumi Bluetooth Keyboard with Folio Case, an iPad Mini 2 Accessory
  • Hassan Rabiu on My Attempt to Fix Boot Device Not Found on HP Stream Laptop
  • Karamveer on How to Open Atom in Git Bash (Windows 10)
CMiaral · Copyright © 2016-2022 · Genesis Framework · WordPress
  • Home
  • About
  • Tools
  • Contact
  • Site Map
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.