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Windows 10 support ends today, but security updates are still available for one more year

Millions of devices still run Windows 10
The big picture: Microsoft is officially ending mainstream support for Windows 10 today, which means millions of devices still running the older OS will no longer receive new features, security updates, or technical assistance. However, all Windows 10 PCs will remain fully functional for now, and most apps and services are expected to continue supporting the legacy OS for at least a while longer.
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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.
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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 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.