To those who can answer before the July deadline -- was it worth the risk to your W520?

I'm having trouble upgrading my W520 to Windows 10. I'm using the recover files and software option. I have been able to get it upgraded but have encountered a video problem. The nVidia driver loads okay (I presume as it's listed ok in the device manager) but the OS doesn't recognize the Intel HD G...

I purchased a W520 last May, replacing my W510. It has the 2.4GHz 2760QM, which is plenty adequate for me. What makes this machine sing for my relatively modest writing needs is the 16GB of RAM and the 500 SSD HD. Cool, quiet -- and my favorite keyboard. I look at Macs every time I needed a laptop. ...

For those who use an outboard monitor with their W520 -- do you close the laptop and use an outboard keyboard? Dumb question: If you don't close the Thinkpad, what do you use to keep the outboard monitor high enough above the laptop's screen?......Please be specific about what you use? A link would ...

For those who like it -- are there any specific operating advantages over Win 70 Pro that has been smooth and reliable?

So 40-50 percent or 85-95 percent.

Which?

So, if you value your privacy, all of the great features of Windows 10 will be turned off or severely degraded. I currently have Windows 10 on five of my eleven computers and might put it on one more. I have turned off all unnecessary telemetry, and never use Cortana, Edge, Microsoft Store, or mobi...

For those who did successfully go to Win10, what was the advantage please?