If you have a spare drive around, you could try installing Linux on that.  OR, you could create a virtual machine inside Windows 10 and install it there.  That's giving that your main drive has enough free space for it.  Or just stay on Windows 10 and take stronger security measures.  You have some option here. But honestly.  Just because Windows 10 will be going EOL in a couple of months isn't the end of the road.  The OS will still run just fine.  Most games and software will still be supported for a few more years at least.  Hardware drivers on the other hand, well that's another story.

If anyone is still looking for alternatives to windows, here is an option.

Did you notice that green piece of paper that in your tool bar?  That is your bonus starter kit, if you choose to use it.  It gives you some okay tools, a pistol with some ammo, some food and water and some med kits.  Also, a miner helmet with a helmet light and a bicycle to get around on.  If you find yourself in a bit of a pickle, that would be a good time to use it.

Used it. Then died

What is the yellow one for?

I jumped and died just before mom called me.

https://discord.com/channels/269301671836778507/1314488121588584448/1387868664627466530

I believe that most of the users out there are stuck with using "unsupported" hardware and can't afford to upgrade.  Or are unwilling to upgrade because what they currently have still works just fine.  And there are many that have specialized software that is very difficult to setup or isn't yet supported by or compatible with another OS.