It works fine - why replace?

'Works' isn't 'secure'. EOL = permanent vulnerabilities.

The OS itself has vulnerabilities apps can't fix.

Through isolation, but replacement is usually better.

Technology Explained

End of Life: When Devices Become Liabilities

Your old computer might 'work fine', but unsupported operating systems are ticking time bombs. When security updates stop, vulnerabilities become permanent. Sometimes new hardware is the cheapest option.

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What is it?

Every OS has a lifecycle - eventually security updates stop. Windows 10 ends October 2025. Windows 11 needs specific hardware. macOS supports Macs ~7 years. Phones get ~5 years of updates. EOL software automatically fails Cyber Essentials. A £500 laptop is cheaper than ransomware.

Business Benefits

Security Updates

Supported devices get patches; EOL devices remain vulnerable forever.

Compliance

Cyber Essentials requires supported systems.

Compatibility

New apps need modern operating systems.

Performance

New hardware is faster.

Risks Without It

Permanent Vulnerabilities

EOL systems accumulate unfixable holes.

Targeted Attacks

Attackers scan for EOL systems.

Certification Failure

EOL fails Cyber Essentials.

Insurance Issues

May void cyber coverage.

How Fresh Tech Implements This

We track lifecycles, warn before EOL dates, recommend lasting hardware via Hardware Procurement, handle migrations, and isolate legacy devices if necessary.