31/01/2026
Don't Throw Away Your "Old" Computer! Let's Keep It Fast and Safe for Free!
You might have heard that Windows 10 is no longer "safe" to use from October 2025. This usually means you’re told to buy a brand new computer, which can be expensive and wasteful, and sometimes simply not an affordable option.
The Solution: Our Repair Cafe IT guy is offering a free advisory service during our Feb Repair Café to help you understand about how you can switch your current Windows system to a Linux Mint system, a user-friendly free alternative.
What is Linux Mint?
Think of it as a "fresh start" for your computer. It’s a free, secure system that works just like your current one for things like:
🌐 Browsing the internet (Google, Facebook)
📧 Checking emails
✍️ Writing documents and letters
🎥 Watching videos and photos
Why do this?
💰Save Money: No need to buy a new $500+ laptop.
⚡Speed Up: It often makes older computers feel like new again.
🌍Help the Planet: Keep your perfectly good computer out of the landfill.
So if you’re worried about your Windows 10 computer and want to keep using it safely, come along to Repair Café on 14th Feb between 9.30am - 12pm and Felix will help you understand how this all works.