Bootloader

Get rid of that annoying "Activate Windows" watermark for around $25 totally legit with an OEM serial and key. I have purchased 5 keys for myself and family, works every time
https://www.vip-scdkey.com/sk/BFTYC

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/setup-a-virtual-machine-to-run-older-or-incompatible-software-on-windows-10/

Run Older or Incompatible Software on Windows 10 in a VM Old software doesn't always install and work well in Windows 10, and sometimes the best option is to create a virtual machine to run it.

SteamOS gives you the option of using a spare PC or Laptop as dedicated gaming platform. it's the same OS that runs a SteamDeck handheld gaming PC, with more features enabled for basic home PC use. Best of all it's free.

Linux Lite among other Linux distributions can make an older machine useful again with modern features and compatibility.

Budget upgrades available. Importing Motherboards and Intel CPUs straight from Shenzhen. Repurposed 6,8,10,12 core CPUs from servers and high performance workstations.