Online safety doesn’t have to be complicated. With some simple steps, you can easily protect your PC from malware and safeguard your personal data with very little extra effort. The best part? None of ...

There are two popular definitions of the word oblivion: the state of being disregarded or forgotten and the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening. Both apply to the coming Windows ...

Nothing lasts forever. In the case of Windows 10 that nothing is security updates. With Oct. 14, 2025 being the official end of support date for users who don’t want to move to Windows 11, security ...

It's been exactly one month since Windows 10 went kinda-sorta-not-really EOL. Microsoft's previous operating system has stopped receiving official support for most things, but you can at least opt ...

With Microsoft set to stop security updates for Windows 10 in October — unless you pay extra — security is top of mind for many businesses and individual users right now. And whether you’re planning ...

This fall, Windows 10 will reach its end of life—at least, as defined by Microsoft. On October 14, the company ends feature updates to the operating system. Security and stability updates also become ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...

As with other products, Microsoft will likely offer some extended security updates even after the end-of-life date in October 2025, but there are many risks to be considered. In about one year, ...

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely.

Microsoft is ending support for most Windows 10 users tomorrow. After Oct. 14, PCs running Windows 10 will stop receiving security updates, leaving these machines vulnerable. You can enroll your PC in ...

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