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From October 14, 2025, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 10 with new features, troubleshooting aids, or security updates. That's because Microsoft follows a ten-year lifecycle support policy ...

As usual, Microsoft has fixed numerous security vulnerabilities in Windows 10 and Windows 11 with the big November patch this week. But this is the first big month forward for Windows 10 users, who ...

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Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows 10 could lead to a massive increase in e-waste and expose users who can't upgrade to greater cybersecurity threats ...

Are you still using Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop? If so, you need to know this: As of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" phase. What that means is that while Windows ...

The option to sign up for an ESU subscription is available to any PC running Windows 10, version 22H2, Home, Professional, Pro Education, and Workstation editions, with the latest update installed.

Windows 10 has reached end of life on October 14, and it will no longer receive security or feature updates. To continue receiving security updates on Windows 10, join the Extended Security Updates ...

If your PC is still running Windows 10, here is an important update: Microsoft has officially moved the operating system to “end of life” status. While your Windows 10 computer will continue to ...

The era of Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14. After more than a decade, Microsoft is prioritizing updates for the most current OS, Windows 11, and stopping security updates for Windows 10. If ...

When Microsoft ends support for an operating system, it means it will stop getting important updates. These updates include security patches, bug fixes, and stability improvements. Without them, your ...

Like many people right now, Westchester resident Pat Simon is stressing over her Windows 10 computer. “The thing is, it’s not that old… I don’t know why it wouldn’t upgrade to 11,” she said. After 10 ...