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Consumer advocates have formally asked Microsoft to blunt the October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support deadline for Windows 10, arguing that the company’s current plan—ending free security updates for mainstream consumers while offering a short, account‑linked or paid Extended Security Updates (ESU)...

Microsoft’s October deadline for Windows 10 support has arrived like a ringing bell for an industry that—by several measures—wasn’t ready: large numbers of consumer and corporate endpoints still run Windows 10, many organisations face compatibility and budget constraints, and the safety net...

Microsoft has quietly handed Windows 10 users a one‑year safety valve — but only if you act before October 14, 2025 and meet a short checklist to enroll in the consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. This move buys eligible PCs a single additional year of security‑only updates through...

Microsoft is ending mainstream support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 — yet for many users the story doesn’t end there: Microsoft has opened a narrowly scoped, one‑year consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that lets eligible Windows 10 devices receive security‑only patches...

With the clock ticking toward Windows 10’s end of support on October 14, 2025, organisations that still treat migration as a planning exercise run a growing risk of being forced into costly, disruptive decisions at the worst possible moment; moving now from planning to implementation secures...

Microsoft’s slow, staged rollout of the Windows 10 Enroll now (ESU) wizard means the extension lifeline Microsoft promised for legacy PCs is available — but not instantly visible to everyone, and it comes with conditions and caveats that every Windows 10 user should understand before relying on...

Microsoft has confirmed what many household and small-business PC owners have been bracing for: the October 2025 Patch Tuesday release will be the last free monthly security update for mainstream Windows 10; after October 14, 2025, Windows 10 devices that are not enrolled in an Extended Security...

Microsoft has formally reiterated that Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025 — and with that deadline now just weeks away, a fresh privacy and security calculus has landed in millions of users’ laps. Microsoft’s August updates closed out more than 100 security flaws and pushed...

Microsoft’s latest message to Windows 10 users is stark and unambiguous: the regular monthly security updates that have kept this decade-old OS safe will stop after October 14, 2025, and consumers must choose — upgrade, enroll in a short-term Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, or accept...

Microsoft has started a formal 60‑day countdown to the end of free support for Windows 10, reminding users that October 14, 2025 will be the last date Microsoft issues routine security and feature updates for most Windows 10 installations — and that the October 2025 updates will be the final...

Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. To assist users during this transition, the company is offering Extended Security Updates (ESU) for an additional year, until October 13, 2026. Users can enroll in the ESU program through three options...

Microsoft’s recent confirmation that it will end the rollout of new Office features for Windows 10 users by August 2026 marks a significant transitional phase in the Windows ecosystem, effectively setting a timeline for the full sunset of Windows 10 support for both consumers and enterprises. As...

Microsoft's Surface lineup has evolved significantly over the years, offering a range of devices that cater to various user needs. With the introduction of Windows 11, many Surface devices are eligible for an upgrade, while others are not. Understanding which devices can transition to Windows 11...

As we hurtle towards the future, it seems almost surreal that Windows 10 has been with us for nearly a decade. However, on October 14, 2025, the curtain will fall on the support for this operating system, marking a significant turning point for millions of users worldwide. This article breaks...

Windows 10 Users Wrestle with New-Gen AMD GPUs A recent report on DLCompare Blog has cast a spotlight on a growing challenge for many Windows 10 users: the latest generation of AMD GPUs isn’t playing quite as nicely with the venerable operating system as one might expect. While Windows 10 has...

It’s a tech tale as old as—well—October 2025. Imagine you're sipping coffee in your cozy German office or home, blissfully unaware that your trusty Windows 10 machine could soon be as obsolete as 3.5-inch floppy disks. That’s the reality for some 32 million computers in Germany, still running on...

As Windows users brace for a major shift, Microsoft’s announcement regarding the end of support for Windows 10 has raised important questions. If you rely on Microsoft 365 applications, it’s time to prepare for the coming changes and explore your options. In this article, we’ll break down what...

Microsoft’s transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has sparked mixed feelings among users. While many look forward to the enhanced features and improved security of the newer system, others suffer from the constant reminders and notifications that their trusted Windows 10 is nearing its...

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...

When Microsoft said Windows 10 was going to be retired, they weren't joking. But for those clinging to this aging operating system, help doesn't come cheap—or simple. Microsoft recently updated its guidance on the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, a plan designed for die-hard Windows 10...