This post is for the IT managers out there who keep intentionally ignoring the thankless task of retrieving all of those hold out Windows 10 laptops. You know the ones – the laptop that the Marketing VP refuses to hand over because it contains every marketing campaign since before the internet started? And the machines sitting there under someone’s desk just in case that intern program ramps up again. Yes, it’s time to lift your head from its comfortable spot in the warm sand and deal with everyone hanging onto those old machines. By October 14, 2025. That’s when Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 10 support. No more security patches, no more updates, and definitely no more help when things go sideways.
Let’s hear a collective sigh. And now let’s deal with it.
At ComputerCare, we’ve been helping IT teams navigate these kinds of transitions for years. We know how good it’s felt to ignore this particular deadline. We also know how good it will feel to get this thing crossed off the list.
So how do you get the marketing VP to let go of that old laptop? Marketing campaigns and all? Maybe share the upshot of the upgrade:
- Fewer security incidents
- Teams working faster
- Nearly every app under the sun working just fine
- Better performance across the board
Where ComputerCare Comes In
Our IT Asset Management (ITAM) services are designed around one simple idea: taking this stuff off your plate so you can focus on the projects that actually support the business.
We are real human beings who have experience dealing with organizations and teams that are facing similar challenges. (Every org has that Marketing VP. In fact, it should be part of the job description: hang on to old stuff because what if someone needs that Vine campaign.) We will listen to the specific needs of your organization, and create a plan that supports your goals.
After that, we’ll do the heavy lifting. We’ll source the right machines for those hold outs, procure, provision and deploy them. We’re talking centralized management, automated updates, and all the behind-the-scenes work. Your users get their upgraded systems, and you get to avoid the endless support tickets.
This isn’t a deploy and disappear situation. Our ITAM services keep working long after the initial rollout. Ongoing monitoring, lifecycle management, support – basically everything you need to keep Windows 11 humming along.
But Which Windows 11 Laptops?
You know who loves a Lenovo laptop? That very same marketing VP – that signature red button is like a lucky charm in those executive meetings. Lenovos aren’t consumer laptops dressed up for business – they’re enterprise-grade machines that can actually handle what you throw at them. Check out the recent New York Times Wirecutter Best Business Laptop Guide to see which Lenovos might work for your team. Yes, it also features ComputerCare too. No biggie. (Yes biggie!)
The specs speak for themselves:
- MIL-SPEC tested (because spilled coffee shouldn’t end someone’s workday)
- Longer battery life (less “my laptop died in the middle of the presentation” emergencies)
- ThinkShield security built right in (defense in depth, starting at the hardware level)
- Copilot+ PCs that run AI locally (future-proofing your investment)
Plus, Lenovo devices and Windows 11 just work well together. Less troubleshooting and compatibility issues, more time for you to focus on actual IT strategy instead of desktop support.
Photo from Lenovo.
The Bottom Line
You’ve got a deadline that’s not moving, a team that’s already stretched thin, and probably a dozen other projects competing for attention. The last thing you need is a Windows 11 migration that turns into a six-month ordeal.
That’s where we come in. ComputerCare’s ITAM services mean you get the upgrade your organization needs without the headache. We handle the planning, the deployment, the support, and all the stuff that usually makes these projects such a pain.
Ready to Get This Off Your To-Do List?
October 14th is coming whether we’re ready or not. But with the right plan and the right partner, this can be the smoothest major IT project you’ve ever managed.
Give us a call. Let’s schedule a Windows 11 readiness assessment and show you exactly how we can make this transition work for your organization. We’re pretty good at making complex IT projects feel a lot less overwhelming.
Because let’s be honest – you’ve got better things to do than worry about OS migrations. Let us handle this one so you can get back to the stuff that actually matters.
