Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026 – with a catch
It might just be another ploy to push users onto Microsoft 365
End of life articles
Microsoft is slowing down OneNote on Windows 10 to force users to upgrade
Is Redmond playing dirty because people love their Windows 10 system a bit too much?
Microsoft emails Windows 10 users, recommending recycling or trade-in of outdated PCs
Company doesn't mention that this means buying a new device
E-waste or Linux? Charities face tough choices as Windows 10 support ends
In a nutshell: As Microsoft prepares to end free security updates for Windows 10 in October, a significant challenge looms for charities that refurbish and distribute older computers to those in need. With an estimated 240 million PCs unable to meet the stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11, these organizations face a difficult decision: provide potentially insecure Windows 10 systems, send them to e-waste recyclers, or explore alternative operating systems like Linux.
End of Windows 10 support this year threatens over 60% of active Windows PCs
More than 3 years after launch, Windows 11 remains a minority
D-Link won't patch its older VPN routers, leaving critical vulnerability unaddressed
Instead, it is offering a 20% discount on a newer model
A hot potato: D-Link is strongly recommending that users of its older VPN routers replace the devices following the discovery of a serious remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. As the models have reached their end of life and end of support dates, they won't be patched to protect against the flaw.
Microsoft confirms mistake in Windows 11 update causing false "end-of-support" alerts
Windows 11 23H2 is still supported until November 2025, Windows 11 24H2 goes until Oct 2026
Microsoft will let consumers purchase security updates for Windows 10 after its end of life, but only for a single year
Less expensive than business rates
In brief: We're less than one year away from Windows 10's end-of-life date. Microsoft has already revealed how much businesses will have to pay if they want to continue receiving official support after October 14, 2025. Now, the company has announced that customers will also be able to purchase Extended Security Updates (ESU) for $30 for one year, with no option to continue beyond that period.
Windows XP was released in October 2001, when did Microsoft end support for the OS?
Windows XP end of life... how long did it last?
Microsoft keeps testing new features for Windows 10 ahead of its scheduled end of life next year
Is this a nod to Windows 10's ever-growing popularity?
Windows 10 Enterprise and Education editions will soon enter end of life status
Organizations will be pushed to upgrade to the latest Windows 10 release or to Windows 11
Researchers warn that Windows 11 restrictions could send 240 million computers to landfills
Vigorous recycling, repurposing, and alternative operating systems will likely take care of most of that waste
The final Windows 7 and 8 patch is here, adding secure boot to Windows 7 (kind of)
UEFI Class 3 systems will need a workaround due to video driver issues
What is Sustainable Computing? A shift in how we develop the hardware of the future
Building sustainable computing systems is not only the conscientious thing to do, but curbing carbon emissions may result in a seismic shift in how we develop the hardware of the future.
Internet Explorer 'dies' tomorrow after 27 years, but nearly 50% of businesses still use the browser
It's hard to let go of the past
WhatsApp drops support for older Android devices still running Ice Cream Sandwich
Users have less than a week to upgrade their phones or back up their chat logs
Microsoft is killing off Windows 10 in 2025
"The last version of Windows," until the next one
Nearly two dozen devices will stop working on T-Mobile's network next month
Is your old smartphone on the list?
Windows XP is being killed off for good, 17 years after launch
Will Windows 10 stick around as long?
Logitech will intentionally brick Harmony Link devices next year
Consumer hardware ruined with little compensation offered
Microsoft is shutting down Groove Music in favor of Spotify
Redmond gives up on music streaming
