Microsoft killed Win 10 support to rob you of your rights. Fight back by installing Linux.

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In this video, I reveal why Microsoft ended Windows 10 support in October 2025? The answer is simple: they want to rob you of your digital sovereignty. They won't be happy until each and every one of us are digital serfs in their digital fiefdom. But there's a way that you can fight back: free software. Linux.

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00:00 Microsoft abandoned you, you should return the favor.
00:27 Digital Sovereignty
01:24 The software we use is robbing us
02:45 Microsoft's Windows 11 Strongarm Tactics
03:38 There is hope
03:57 Choosing your first Linux Distro
04:23 Installing Linux on your PC
04:44 Quick note to macOS users
05:02 Step 0: Back up your important files
05:54 Step 1: Create Bootable Linux USB Drive
06:13 Download Linux Image (ISO)
06:53 You'll need a USB thumb drive
08:12 Step 2: Reboot your computer
09:30 (A note on Secure Boot)
10:14 Step 3: Installation
12:05 Step 4: Give your new install a test drive