Yes you can have only pin or pass phrase. This is just an additional option

Yes you do. I get monthly security updates on mine and I think it is feature that are twice a year.

May I ask is there a reason why you jumping so early? I plan to ride windows 10 ltsc until end or at least as long as most of program works hopeful around 2027.

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Not to Mention that he don’t wear the tank top anymore.

It’s just you I see it perfectly fine.