extended security update

Germany’s national cybersecurity agency has warned that an overwhelming majority of the country’s publicly reachable Exchange servers remain on unsupported software just after Microsoft ended mainstream updates for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 — a finding that raises immediate operational...

Windows 10 has reached its vendor-supported finish line, and the practical consequences for businesses are immediate: Microsoft stopped mainstream servicing on October 14, 2025, leaving organizations with a narrow set of pragmatic paths — upgrade eligible devices to Windows 11, buy time with a...

Windows 10 reaches its official end-of-support moment on October 14, 2025, and if your PC can’t be upgraded through Windows Update you face five practical paths — each with clear trade-offs in cost, security, and complexity — that must be chosen and executed now rather than later. Background /...

A fresh telemetry snapshot from remote‑support sessions underscores a stark reality: as Microsoft’s Windows 10 support deadline approaches, a large share of real‑world endpoints remain on an OS that will soon stop receiving routine security patches—creating an urgent migration and...

The October 14, 2025 deadline for Windows 10 support is not a vague marketing threat—it’s a hard, non‑negotiable inflection point that forces SMBs to choose between predictable, staged migration now or emergency, expensive remediation later. Background Windows 10 will stop receiving free...

Microsoft’s extra one‑year grace period doesn’t change the harsh reality: millions of perfectly usable PCs will soon be locked out of the official Windows 11 upgrade unless owners either accept unsupported hacks or invest in small—but sometimes nontrivial—hardware changes. Background: the...

Microsoft’s decision to lock Windows 11 behind a strict hardware gate is about to create a mass of usable-but-unsupported PCs — and the fallout will be technical, financial, and environmental. Background When Microsoft first announced Windows 11, the company framed the new release as a leap...

For IT administrators and business leaders still running on-premises Exchange Server or Skype for Business servers, the coming months signal a period of both opportunity and urgency. Microsoft has announced a crucial extension in support for select versions of these workplace cornerstones...

Microsoft has announced a critical update regarding the support lifecycle of its Exchange Server and Skype for Business products. As of October 14, 2025, support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, as well as Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019, will officially end. To assist organizations in...

The global Windows PC landscape finds itself at a critical crossroads as the end of Windows 10 support fast approaches, raising urgent questions about upgrade readiness, security risks, and the pace of technological adoption across different sectors and regions. Drawing on recent findings from...

The arrival of Windows 10 Build 19045.6156 in the Release Preview Channel signals a significant, though understated, evolution for Microsoft’s enduring operating system. With Windows 10 entering its twilight phase as mainstream updates taper and enterprise environments brace for extended support...

For millions of PC users worldwide, the ticking clock on Windows 10 support has loomed ever larger—a deadline set for October 14, 2025, after which Microsoft’s flagship operating system of the past decade would cease receiving essential security updates. Now, in a move that balances pragmatism...

Microsoft has announced a significant development for Windows 10 users approaching the operating system's end-of-support date on October 14, 2025. The company is offering a one-year Extended Security Update (ESU) program at no cost to personal users who apply, providing a crucial lifeline for...

Upgrading your operating system isn’t just about keeping up with the Joneses in tech—it’s about securing your digital future. With Windows 10 rapidly approaching its end of life on 14 October 2025, the incentive to move to Windows 11 has never been clearer. Here’s why upgrading isn’t just a good...

In a significant policy shift, Microsoft has announced the introduction of an Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 10, allowing users to receive critical security updates beyond the previously set end-of-support date of October 14, 2025. This move addresses concerns from both...

As we head into the twilight of Windows 10, significant changes are on the horizon, marking a crucial transition for users. The recent update highlights the urgency for users to migrate to Windows 11 as Microsoft gears up to withdraw free support for Windows 10, effective October 2025. With this...

Overview In a notable shift following widespread backlash from users, Microsoft has announced that it will incrementally halt its aggressive advertising campaign within Windows 10, aimed at promoting upgrades to Windows 11. This decision comes as a relief to many Windows 10 users who found the...