You, do not. Don’t run old ass windows versions that are not actively supported. This is not a controversial statement.
Do run them, go ahead. Not supported does not mean non functional.
Your attempt to compare your usage vs the usage of a financial institution is not only a false equivocation, it’s particularly stupid in light of the fact specialized contracts exist.
I worked for 15 years in the industry (7 years in the banking division) I am very explicitly comparing nothing as both myself and most banks I worked with are using legacy software in the same way. Its about risk management and understanding what can be done to your system, running an old OS is not on the top of my risk list.
Just backup your data, manage your accounts and passwords with the idea they may be compromised. This is how people not trying to sell you something operate.
Do run them, go ahead. Not supported does not mean non functional.
I worked for 15 years in the industry (7 years in the banking division) I am very explicitly comparing nothing as both myself and most banks I worked with are using legacy software in the same way. Its about risk management and understanding what can be done to your system, running an old OS is not on the top of my risk list.
Just backup your data, manage your accounts and passwords with the idea they may be compromised. This is how people not trying to sell you something operate.