Microsoft’s decade-long support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025 — and for millions of PCs that can’t run Windows 11, that date forces a clear decision: upgrade, pay for a temporary bridge, switch platforms, or accept increased risk. The good news is that you don’t have to panic — there...
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Microsoft’s support clock for Windows 10 has a hard stop: after October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer issue routine security or feature updates for Windows 10, and millions of PCs will face a growing security and compatibility risk unless owners act — by upgrading to Windows 11, enrolling...
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Microsoft has fixed a hard deadline: Windows 10 reaches end of support on October 14, 2025, and the calendar is not negotiable—users must choose to upgrade, buy a short-term extension, or accept growing security risk. (support.microsoft.com)
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As the calendar races toward October 14, 2025, a striking and inconvenient truth has emerged: a very large portion of the global PC installed base is still running Windows 10, even as Microsoft prepares to stop issuing free security updates and feature patches for that OS. PC makers, market...
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Millions of Windows 10 users are facing a pivotal crossroads: after October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for the operating system, ceasing all security updates, feature improvements, and technical assistance. For home and business users alike, this transition could mean the...
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