Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Windows 7's end of support has finally arrived. That means you're running out of excuses to not upgrade to Windows 10. On January 14, 2020, extended support for Windows 7 ended. If you remain on Windows 7, you will are vulnerable to attacks and won't enjoy compatibility with newer apps.

Don't worry, however - I've made a quick video on what key differences you can expect in Windows 10 from a day-to-day perspective, and what you can do to make it as Windows 7-like as possible.

If you'd like to optimize Windows 10 and have it run as efficiently as possible, I suggest watching this video, intended for more advanced users: youtube.com/watch?v=sV8iNk6r-sk

Buy Windows 10 Home: microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-10-home/d76qx4bznwk4

Buy Windows 10 Pro: microsoft.com/en-us/p/windows-10-pro/df77x4d43rkt/48dn

00:47 - Start Menu differences
01:42 - New search bar on the task bar
02:19 - New action center and icon
03:00 - New settings interface (Control Panel replacement)
04:39 - New way to set default apps
05:55 - How to purchase Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
06:24 - What options to pick as you install Windows 10
06:52 - Will your computer be slower or faster after you upgrade to Windows 10? Well, it depends.