That is a good list. Not sure if we can add Framework, their Laptop 13’ is receiving updates.
Framework devices actually meet HSI:3 and HSI:4 so the hardware in fact, is pretty secure.
However, their track record with firmware updates has not been the greatest which is very problematic.
I’d wait and see how consistent they are with the firmware updates across all their devices and how long they will commit to supporting them.
I am not sure what OpenCore Legacy Patcher is. Last I checked, Apple hadn’t made this model obsolete yet, so I am guessing we can still get some security updates for a few months if something is critical.
About when it gets obsolete, I personally don’t mind using it still for a couple of years more. My laptop usage is limited to watching YouTube or other websites, doing on-the-fly code correction, taking video calls, and writing reports on Overleaf. As long as I get updates for firefox and Proton, I think I’ll keep using macOS.
Edit: It seems I was wrong; macOS Monteray is no longer supported, so we will not be getting any updates from Apple.
The list should have Chromebooks too. They have 10 years as @Viper pointed out (Link to source)
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