Windows after Win7 really does seem to have reached its peak in terms of usefulness and user friendliness. Versions after that just seem to have poor user interface (8), only be half decent on a touch screen as they were designed for a (now non-existent) phone (8.1) and/or a naked attempt to steal user data and monetize it (10) whilst playing catch-up to Apple /Android with the apps (which won't happen at this rate).
Win 7 just works, why upgrade to something worse?
To be honest, if your laptop is only ever used for surfing and office work, Linux Mint will do just as well if not better, especially on older hardware. Windows is in real danger of disappearing up its own fundamental, and if they get the corporate version of W10 wrong....... it will.