Windows 10 or Windows 11 on a refurbished laptop?
Choose Windows 11 if your laptop supports it.
Microsoft ended free security updates for Windows 10 in October 2025. Windows 10 still works, but without updates it becomes less safe over time, especially for banking, email and anything online. Microsoft offers a paid Extended Security Updates option for a limited period.
Which laptops support Windows 11?
Officially: Intel 8th gen or newer, AMD Ryzen 2000 series or newer, with TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. Almost all 8th-gen-and-newer business laptops qualify.
What if I buy an older laptop on Windows 10?
It's fine for offline or basic use, office networks, or as a second machine. For daily online use, we recommend an 8th-gen-or-newer laptop with Windows 11 — or ask us about installing a Linux distribution, which stays supported.
