Staying Put: I Still Use Windows 10 In 2025
by Patience Rusere
Johannesburg—Despite Microsoft’s ongoing push to make Windows 11 the standard, I’m still happily using Windows 10 every day and have held off upgrading for good reason.
While it may not have the sleekest design or the latest bells and whistles,
Windows 10 continues to offer stability, compatibility, and familiarity that makes it hard to beat.
Stability Over Style: Windows 10 Just Works
With years of updates and refinements, Windows 10 has matured into a rock-solid operating system.
I rarely encounter bugs or crashes, and everything from drivers to third-party apps works, without a hitch.
That reliability is crucial for me, especially since I use my PC for both work and personal tasks.
In contrast, Windows 11 is still evolving.
Friends and colleagues who made the jump early reported a mix of minor annoyances – from laggy UI elements to compatibility issues with specific software.
While many of those bugs are getting ironed out, I don’t have the patience to play beta tester.
My Hardware Is Great – But Not Windows 11 Certified
Microsoft raised eyebrows with its strict Windows 11 hardware requirements.
My laptop, which has a fast SSD, 16GB of RAM, and an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, runs like a dream on Windows 10.
Yet it doesn’t meet the TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11.
Buying a new machine just to get a new operating system? That doesn’t sit right with me.
Unless you need cutting-edge features for gaming or design work, Windows 10 performs admirably on modern hardware.
It’s fast, responsive, and doesn’t feel outdated in daily use.
The User Interface Isn’t That Much Better (Sometimes It’s Worse)
Sure, Windows 11 looks polished.
The centered taskbar, rounded corners, and new icons give it a more Mac-like vibe. But in practical terms, the changes often feel cosmetic rather than functional.
For instance, I miss the ability to move the taskbar to the top or side of the screen – something I used frequently in Windows 10.
Right-click context menus in Windows 11 are slower and sometimes hide important options behind an extra click.
The new settings menu, while prettier, can also be more confusing to navigate.
All told, Windows 10 feels more streamlined for my workflow.
Compatibility Is Still a Big Deal
I rely on a few legacy programs for work – tools that haven’t seen major updates in years.
On Windows 10, they run without a hitch. But in testing them on a Windows 11 machine, I ran into strange bugs and UI issues.
That was enough for me to hit pause on the upgrade.
Moreover, I’ve found that Windows 10 is still widely used in many business environments.
If you collaborate with clients or coworkers who are also on Windows 10, it just makes sense to stay in sync.
Microsoft Is Still Supporting It – For Now
Windows 10 is officially supported by Microsoft through October 14, 2025.
That means security updates, patches, and basic support are still in place.
While the clock is ticking, there’s no urgent need to switch right now.
I suspect Microsoft will extend support in some form, especially for enterprise customers.
Even if they don’t, that gives me ample time to plan my transition, rather than being forced into it.
Final Thoughts
Windows 11 is undoubtedly the future of Microsoft’s operating system ecosystem, but for many users, including myself, Windows 10 is still the best choice.
It’s fast, stable, and familiar.
It runs everything I need it to, and it doesn’t require me to buy new hardware just to keep working efficiently.
If your current setup is running smoothly and securely on Windows 10, there’s no shame in sticking with what works.
Sometimes, the smartest move is to wait – and right now, I’m in no rush to change.
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