Microsoft ended support for Windows 10—including security updates—on October 14, 2025. It's possible to keep using Windows 10 safely for a few more years, but I don't think it's worth the hassle.

Support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025. We explain how to update to Windows 11 24H2 and what you need to keep in mind. Firstly, the good news: If you have Windows 10 installed on your PC, you can ...

"I was told it had reached the end of its life, so I thought I had no choice but to replace it."I heard this from a customer ...

Microsoft ended Windows 10 support on Oct. 14, 2025, putting millions of computers at potential risk. This was a major disappointment for many people — myself included — who wanted to keep using older ...

First of all, there is no need to panic about this date. Windows 10 will theoretically continue to run indefinitely, as Microsoft is not discontinuing the functionality of the operating system, there ...

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Microsoft's blog recently gave a firm warning: unsupported systems aren't just outdated, they're unprotected. That message targets anyone still using Windows 10, and it's serious. In Microsoft's ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...