Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft knows “many millions of users will not buy new devices or ...

There’s now less than six months until Microsoft plans to kill support for Windows 10. There’s just one major problem: it’s still the world’s most used desktop operating system. Microsoft plans to end ...

Microsoft is negotiating a more lenient approach for customers who are hesitant to abandon Windows 10. No, Microsoft isn’t extending the support deadline for Windows 10. That’s still October 14, 2025.

Microsoft isn’t extending the support period for Windows 10, so consumers will need to pay for key security patches or upgrade their OS. Microsoft isn’t extending the support period for Windows 10, so ...

We don't know how much it will cost for consumers yet, but this marks the first time Microsoft will offer extended security updates for individual users, not just corporate clients. I've been testing ...

Microsoft has been ramping up its efforts to signal the end of Windows 10 support and get users switching over to Windows 11 sooner than later. Yet, while the official deadline isn’t until October 14, ...

Four years after the launch of Windows 11, Microsoft is finally ending support for Windows 10, but what does that mean? Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

Are you still using Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop? If so, you need to know this: As of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" phase. What that means is that while Windows ...

Earlier this year, Microsoft said it would end support for 365 Office apps within Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025 alongside formal support for the aging OS itself. The company has now reversed that ...

The last piece of the Windows 10 support puzzle is in place. Well, almost. In a blog post today, Microsoft's Jason Leznek, principal product manager for Windows servicing and delivery, announced that ...

Another sign that a new version of Windows is on the way Another sign that a new version of Windows is on the way is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, ...