About this tag
The legacy devices tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about older hardware and software that may no longer receive official security updates. Topics include the risks of using unsupported operating systems for sensitive activities like banking or email, the importance of distinguishing between devices that are merely outdated and those that are truly abandoned by their vendors, and practical advice for extending the useful life of aging technology. While the example content focuses on Apple iPads, the principles apply broadly to legacy Windows PCs and other devices, emphasizing security considerations, update policies, and safe usage practices for hardware that has fallen behind current support cycles.
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    Old iPads: Security Updates Decide Safe Online Use

    An iPad that truly no longer receives security updates should not be used for banking, primary email, work accounts, password management, or any service that could expose personal data. But the warning needs one important correction: an iPad that cannot run Apple’s newest iPadOS release is not...