Microsoft has officially stopped providing security updates, feature updates, and standard technical support for Windows 10 as of October 14, 2025 — and for most users the practical next step is to move to Windows 11 (if your PC is eligible) or enroll in the temporary Extended Security Updates...
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Windows 10 reached its formal end-of-support milestone on October 14, 2025, but a narrowly scoped lifeline from Microsoft lets many consumers keep receiving critical security patches through October 13, 2026 — provided they meet specific technical prerequisites and enroll using one of three...
Microsoft has set an immovable deadline: on October 14, 2025, mainstream support for Windows 10 ends — and with it the routine security updates, feature and quality patches, and standard technical assistance that have kept billions of PCs running safely for a decade. For consumers and small...
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Audit and Lock Down App Permissions & Privacy Settings in Windows 10/11
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 15 minutes
Introduction
Apps asking for access to your camera, microphone, location, files, and other data can be convenient — but they’re also a privacy and security risk if left...
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