Microsoft’s decision to end support for Windows 10 has turned a routine product sunset into a global infrastructure problem.

Microsoft has released the first Windows 10 update of 2026, an important security patch called update KB5073724. This update ...

That stubborn Windows 10 holdout number divides between those with PCs eligible to upgrade and those that aren’t. There are ...

Microsoft has released the KB5073724 extended security update to fix the Patch Tuesday security updates, including 3 ...

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 ...

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Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...

It’s now been four years since Windows 11’s release and Microsoft is tired of waiting for users to switch over. As of September 2025, Windows 11 and Windows 10 are still neck and neck when it comes to ...

TL;DR: Microsoft ended security updates for Windows 10 in October, leaving around 1 billion PCs at increased risk. While 500 million devices can upgrade to Windows 11, many delay due to strict ...

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