windows 10 security

As Microsoft prepares to conclude support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users are faced with decisions regarding the security and longevity of their operating systems. To address these concerns, Microsoft has introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, offering several pathways...

As the end of official support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, many users are seeking ways to maintain their system's security without transitioning to Windows 11. Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program offers a solution, providing an additional year of critical...

As Microsoft nears the end of mainstream support for Windows 10, a wave of uncertainty has swept across the vast user base still relying on the OS for daily computing. Despite the launch of Windows 11 and the company's push to drive users toward more modern hardware and software platforms...

On July 29, 2015, Microsoft launched Windows 10 with the ambitious goal of unifying PCs, tablets, and even smartphones under a single platform—a vision as bold as it was fraught with challenge. Now, a full decade later, Windows 10 stands at a crossroads: widely celebrated, closely critiqued, and...

For millions of Windows 10 users facing the looming October end-of-support deadline, Microsoft has finally extended an olive branch. Many users—whether for reasons of device incompatibility, budget, or simply resistance to change—have stalled on migrating to Windows 11. Now, as the clock ticks...

For many long-time fans of Final Fantasy 14, the approach of autumn brings a bittersweet change that marks a new era for both the game and its vast community. On October 14, a significant support milestone will take place: Square Enix will end full support for Final Fantasy 14 on Windows 10...

Microsoft has announced that Microsoft 365 apps will continue to receive security updates on Windows 10 until October 10, 2028, extending support three years beyond the operating system's end-of-support date of October 14, 2025. (learn.microsoft.com) Feature updates for Microsoft 365 apps on...

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...

Windows operating systems have evolved far beyond their original form, growing into sophisticated ecosystems that balance usability, performance, and a robust set of built-in security features. However, while many users obsess over their antivirus subscriptions or install a dizzying array of...

The approaching end of Windows 10 support represents a seismic shift for millions of PC users worldwide, forcing a reckoning with device longevity, cybersecurity, and personal technology budgeting. For many, the question isn’t whether they’ll ride Windows 10 into the sunset, but how—and at what...

As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users face critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Post this date, Microsoft will cease providing free security updates, technical support, and software updates for Windows 10, potentially exposing systems to...

CVE-2025-21382 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability identified in the Windows Graphics Component. This flaw arises from improper handling of memory buffers within the graphics libraries, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. By exploiting this...

The Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Device Host has been identified with a critical vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-48819. This flaw allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges over an adjacent network by exploiting sensitive data stored in improperly locked memory...

In countless organizations, USB device management remains a cornerstone of endpoint security strategy—and for good reason. The ability to block, restrict, or finely control access to removable storage devices by policy is critical in thwarting “sneakernet” malware, preventing unauthorized...

Microsoft is quietly shifting Windows 10 users closer to a significant milestone: the official end of support for its most popular operating system in recent memory. The innocuous arrival of update KB5001716, pushed to a vast array of machines, marks more than just a routine patch—it constitutes...

From early June, a widespread and unexpected clash between Microsoft Family Safety and Google Chrome has sparked concern and confusion among parents, children, and everyday Windows users. Microsoft has confirmed the existence of a bug within its Family Safety suite that prevents the Chrome...

Windows 10’s end of support date—October 14, 2025—has long hovered over hundreds of millions of PCs as a looming deadline, usually signaling an abrupt halt to vital security patches and updates. However, Microsoft’s new tool for “free” Extended Security Updates (ESU) is poised to radically...

As Windows 10 approaches its official end-of-support, the stakes for businesses, institutions, and everyday users could not be higher. Microsoft’s decision to end mainstream support for one of its most popular operating systems on October 14, 2025, has triggered a wave of concern, planning, and...

As Microsoft draws the curtain on Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, more than a billion PC users face a pivotal moment: whether to upgrade, pay for temporary security, or risk running unsupported software in a world teeming with sophisticated cyber threats. Windows 10’s retirement isn’t a...

As the calendar draws closer to October 14, the entire Windows ecosystem stands on the precipice of a seismic shift. Microsoft’s long-standing free upgrade offer for Windows 10 users to move to Windows 11 is about to expire—a change that could affect an estimated 400 million devices globally...