Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft knows “many millions of users will not buy new devices or ...

Microsoft has been ramping up its efforts to signal the end of Windows 10 support and get users switching over to Windows 11 sooner than later. Yet, while the official deadline isn’t until October 14, ...

Microsoft remains committed to killing off Windows 10 come October, but the situation isn't quite as black and white as it seems. “Stay on the right side of risk.” That’s what a new advertisement from ...

Republished on June 24 with Microsoft’s sudden offer to extend Windows 10 support.. Another suggestion this week that the decision to keep Windows 10 may soon be impossible, with all owners of ...

Windows 10 end of support is coming in October 2025, and consumers will only be able to buy an extra year of security updates. Windows 10 end of support is coming in October 2025, and consumers will ...

Microsoft is negotiating a more lenient approach for customers who are hesitant to abandon Windows 10. No, Microsoft isn’t extending the support deadline for Windows 10. That’s still October 14, 2025.

Last fall, Microsoft announced that individuals who wanted to keep using Windows 10 past its official end-of-support date could do so by opting into the company’s Extended Security Update (ESU) ...

Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10. Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028. Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security patches. You probably ...

Microsoft 365 apps will continue to get security updates on Windows 10 for another three years. Microsoft 365 apps will continue to get security updates on Windows 10 for another three years. is a ...