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That explains why so many machines are still on Windows 10, despite a looming support shutdown and the availability of free ...

Windows 10 reached its end of support yesterday (October 14, 2025). From today, Windows 10 PCs will no longer receive any technical assistance, feature updates, or security updates from Microsoft.

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 ...

Windows doesn't come with security set up by default, which means there are some default settings you need to change.

Microsoft (MS) ended regular security support for its PC operating system (OS), Windows 10, on the 14th. Failure to update the OS increases the risk of exposure to security threats, necessitating ...

Microsoft's ESU program provides security updates for Windows 10. You normally just head to Windows Update to register for the program. If the option doesn't appear, there are ways to trigger it. You ...

CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE EXPLAINS. AS WE’VE TOLD YOU BEFORE, MICROSOFT ENDED ALL SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL UPDATES FOR WINDOWS 10 ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH. THAT MEANS NO SOFTWARE UPDATES, ...

The bells are ringing for Windows 10, and many users who have waited are now choosing to update to Windows 11. If you’re one of them, congratulations on continued security updates and new features, ...

Microsoft has reminded customers today that Windows 10 has reached the end of support and will no longer receive patches for newly discovered security vulnerabilities. However, although support for ...

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 ...

(WHTM) – Cyber security experts are warning Windows 10 users of an increased risk of malicious activity after support officially ended Tuesday. Residents, businesses, and organizations are encouraged ...