Your Windows 10 laptop or desktop might not meet the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11, but you can still do it, and it likely won't cost anything.
AutoHotKey can be installed and used for free on Windows. If you want to use AI but don't like the idea of a third party using your queries or data to train their LLMs, consider the open-source Ollama ...
This popular Windows 11 unofficial app that allows bypassing system requirements has gotten another useful feature.
Microsoft wants you to move on from Windows 10, but with the right tools, services, and habits, it's possible to keep the older OS on your PC for years to come.