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Is there anything out there that could replace MS10 on current PC’s?

I wish I could refer you to one of the many Linux distros.

I personally have been running Linux Mint for years and am very happy with it. It NEVER crashes, never "blue screens", and the only time I need to power down is once a month to blow out dust. Been that way for years.

Sadly, there simply is some software that won't run under Linux (a lot of Adobe like Premier, Photoshop, etc). For most, there are usable alternatives on Linux, but, again, I recognize that most =/= all)

In addition, to get the maximum benefit from Linux, you really need to be at least a little comfortable to type commands in a terminal window (i.e., the command prompt). Not every day, but it helps when configuring the system. Not mandatory, but really helpful to get the most out of the computer.

(Having said that, being able to do a little bit from the DOS prompt, using a bit of Powershell, being comfortable with Regedit, and so on is important to maximize the effectiveness in Windows as well, but most Windows users don't bother).