open repair alliance

The open repair alliance is a coalition of community repair groups, advocates, and organizations that promote the right to repair and extend the life of electronic devices. On WindowsForum.com, discussions highlight how the open repair alliance has mobilized in response to Microsoft ending free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Community repair groups, such as those organized by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), have held Fix-a-thon events to refurbish hardware and reimage machines with alternative operating systems, rescuing hundreds of laptops from landfill. These efforts provide a replicable model for communities, school districts, and civic organizations facing the end of Windows 10 support.