One in six Windows PCs still runs Windows 10, and the vulnerabilities are piling up
Windows 10 holdouts carry nearly 3x the security risk of Windows 11, report finds
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Windows 10's free security updates now extend to October 2027
Because hundreds of millions of users still won't upgrade
Recap: Windows 10 technically reached end-of-life last October, and analysts say users have been migrating to Windows 11 in large numbers – but potentially millions are stubbornly holding on to the older OS. Microsoft appears to have quietly acknowledged that reality by tacking on another year to Windows 10's critical security support window.
Windows BitLocker exploit sparks messy feud between Microsoft and the researcher who exposed it
Researcher says Microsoft ignored BitLocker flaw before banning his GitHub account
Microsoft is adding a feature that briefly maxes out your CPU to make Windows feel snappier
Low Latency Profile early numbers are promising: 40% faster app launches, 70% snappier menus
Cutting corners: Microsoft has a giant Windows problem, but developers are reportedly hard at work to significantly improve the operating system in critical areas, tackling things like overall responsiveness and CPU utilization. New details have emerged about one of those changes.
A version of Windows 10 released a decade ago is now eligible for additional security patches
Windows 10 is dead, but its enterprise heart is still beating
ChromeOS Flex gets a $3 USB installer to revive aging Windows PCs
Google is targeting older hardware that can't upgrade to Windows 11
Windows 11 hits one billion users in less time than Windows 10
Satya Nadella credits the surge to modernization and OEM momentum
Windows 11 25H2 vs Windows 10: Which is Faster for Gaming?
Microsoft loves to promote Windows 11 25H2's AI features and other improvements, but can it actually game faster than Windows 10? We tested 14 modern titles to find out if the upgrade is worth it.
Steam is ending support for 32-bit Windows as it moves fully to 64-bit
Most users should find no difference in the architectural change
Nearly a billion PCs are still running Windows 10, and half are too old to upgrade
Windows 11 adoption hasn't been as swift as Microsoft would have liked
Windows 11's updated File Explorer remains painfully slow despite using twice as much RAM
Microsoft can't figure out how to fix what it broke
Microsoft releases critical update to fix Windows 10 enrollment issues for extended security updates
Facepalm: Mainstream support for Windows 10 has officially ended, but users can still receive free security updates for one more year. However, some installations will now require a critical servicing update before they can enroll in the extended update plan.
Windows 10 and 11 update is pushing some users into BitLocker recovery
Affected users can find recovery keys by logging into Microsoft's website
What to do: Users should have their BitLocker recovery keys ready before installing the October security update for Windows 10 and 11. If the update triggers the security feature and users cannot enter the key, they might lose all the data on the affected device.
While Microsoft retires Windows 10, optical drives are selling like hot cakes in Japan for some reason
Japanese PC users still have a thing for optical media and offline storage
Commodore offers Windows 10 users an alternative with Linux-based Vision OS
The "new" Commodore is offering PC users a reset of sorts
Windows 10 support ends today, but security updates are still available for one more year
Millions of devices still run Windows 10
The big picture: Microsoft is officially ending mainstream support for Windows 10 today, which means millions of devices still running the older OS will no longer receive new features, security updates, or technical assistance. However, all Windows 10 PCs will remain fully functional for now, and most apps and services are expected to continue supporting the legacy OS for at least a while longer.
Windows 10 users in Europe will receive extended security updates for free
No Windows Backup enrollment required
US PC market slipped in the second quarter despite continued upgrade push
Trump tariffs and slower AI adoption rates are not helping
Market share shock: Is Windows 10 actually gaining ground over Windows 11?
A last hurrah before its inevitable demise imposed by Microsoft?
User sues Microsoft over planned end of Windows 10 support
What just happened? Official support for most Windows 10 editions is set to end on October 14, 2025, causing growing unease among users. One individual has asked a legal team to attempt to compel Microsoft to extend support beyond this date, citing concerns over data integrity and security that could justify several additional years of support for Windows 10 devices.
Antivirus bloatware may be killing your (not so old) Windows PC
Plus, a list of tools to fully uninstall AV software
Facepalm: Security software is supposed to be the good guy. But when it's outdated, bloated, or running in duplicate, it can cripple performance as effectively as the threats it's meant to stop. On a machine that's only a few years old, a bad slowdown might look like a hardware problem, but knowing your software can mean the difference between a system you can patch and one you abandon entirely.
Windows 10 extended security updates now require a Microsoft account
One license covers ten devices, but a Microsoft account is mandatory
Users report unwanted Windows 11 upgrade offers on incompatible Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft is making life difficult for some IT managers
Nvidia extends Game Ready driver support for Windows 10 users through 2026
Older Maxwell, Volta, and Pascal GPUs will only receive security updates after October 2025