Keep in mind that a Mac is inherently more secure than Windows, and even if it's no longer supported, you can still use it with an updated browser (Firefox, Brave, or others). To further increase security, you can use a paid VPN service and, ultimately, an antivirus. This should protect you from unpleasant surprises for many years to come.
It means I won't install that Abomination called Tahoe.
Ok, follow what’s best for you.
It’ll still get security updates for a while yet, if Apple follows their typical pattern Sequoia should get security updates through mid-2026. OCLP will probably also get over the T2 problem soon, they seem to be making good progress, so Tahoe and another year or two of security updates will probably be an option before you run out of security updates on Sequoia. Or, tldr, decent chance you can still use it, patched, through 2028 or so. That said the M* macs are so much faster at this point that you may want to start considering a jump anyway
1)why not?
I ask you the same question I asked in the previous post:but this way you lose the whole Apple ecosystem: it's worth it?
I think the Apple ecosystem is essential for using a Mac. Even if it's not supported, you can get around it by using regularly maintained browsers, using a VPN to protect your browsing, and, as a last resort, using an antivirus.
Sometimes, you need to explore other ecosystems or lack thereof to appreciate what you have or you truly need to roll your own or Apple’s walled garden is just a little too walled.
If you have to ask, it’s not for you, that’s all.
Restoring a Mac to its factory settings isn't for everyone. I mention the Mac ecosystem because it's often what makes the difference for a non-professional user. It's nothing you can't do with Windows or Linux using Dropbox or Google Drive and the Google ecosystem, but if I buy a Mac, in addition to excellent hardware, I do it above all because its ecosystem makes it easy to do things.
