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Zorin OS 18 has surpassed 2 million downloads in under three months, with roughly 75% coming from Windows 10/11 users. The surge aligns with Windows 10 reaching end of support and hardware constraints, underscoring Linux as a growing alternative for Windows users while Windows still dominates Steam and overall PC usage.
Microsoft's Windows Media Creation Tool for upgrading to Windows 11 has been broken by a recent update, complicating the upgrade process just as Windows 10 support ends tomorrow, October 14, 2025. Users are advised to use an alternative method via the Windows 11 Installation Assistant while Microsoft works on a fix.
Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, but users can extend security updates for a year through Microsoft's ESU program, which now includes options for non-enterprise users. Upgrading to Windows 11 is recommended if your PC meets the requirements, and users should back up their data before upgrading. Those with unsupported PCs may need to consider purchasing new hardware.