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Windows 10 end of life — 3 risks you're taking by not upgrading before October 14

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. While your copy of Windows won’t suddenly shut down after October 15, Microsoft will no longer offer tech support or release security ...
Consumer Reports

Windows 10 End of Life Is Coming. Here's What You Need to Do.

Time may be running out for your Windows 10 computer. After Oct. 14, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for the operating system. First, you need to find out where you stand. The ...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5078885 extended security update

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5078885 extended security update to fix the March 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities, ...
Windows Central

Windows 10 is about to die, don’t let your data go with it — how to securely wipe your PC before it’s retired

With support ending in October 2025, Microsoft warns that secure erasure is the only way to keep your personal files from living on after your PC is gone. When you purchase through links on our site, ...
PC World

Want to keep getting Windows 10 updates? It’ll cost you $30

As you may know, support for Windows 10 expires in just under a year’s time. But if you’re reluctant to upgrade to Windows 11, there’s a new alternative: you can pay a little extra to keep receiving ...