Microsoft’s deadline for Windows 10 support is now a calendar item that can’t be ignored: after October 14, 2025, security updates and technical support for Windows 10 stop, and any delay in planning your migration increases your exposure to unpatched vulnerabilities. This feature walks through why the cutoff matters, the practical upgrade routes (standard upgrade vs clean install), the backup steps you should not skip, the real hardware and software compatibility traps to watch for, and...