You might have heard that support for Windows 10 is ending on the 14th October. That means no more patches for bugs or fixing security holes. 🪲

Many perfectly good computers cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to the strict hardware requirements. But fret not, it is relatively easy to ditch Windows entirely and start using Linux! 🐧

In this session we will explain the different options available and provide support for you to switch to a more private and secure operating system without having to buy a new device.

Bring your laptop along to get the most out of the session. 💻

🔗 More information is available here: https://endof10.org/

Note – if you want to attempt to install Linux during the session, there are some steps that you can take beforehand that will make the process a lot quicker and help you get the most out of the session.

Steps:

• Back up your files onto a hard drive or secure cloud service
• Make sure your browser is all synced and you know the correct username and password for your account
• Save and back up your passwords using a password manager

For the event, you will need:

• Your laptop!
• Ideally a hard drive (with your files backed up onto it or for you to back up onto if you haven’t done it already) – or have some way to backup your files and retrieve them
• A thumb drive for the install process. Most Linux installation software will fit on a 16GB USB memory stick (We will have some distro’s already loaded and some spare USB sticks but please bring your own if possible)

If you have any questions in the meantime you can email digitalsecurity1312@proton.me

BASE Accessibility information is available here: https://basebristol.org/safer-space/accountability-conflict-resolution-process/