After more than a decade of service, Microsoft is declaring the end of life for Windows 10. If your machine is still using it, rest assured that it will still work, but you won’t see any more software or security updates. If your machine is supported, you’ll be able to upgrade to Windows 11 for free, or this may give you the justification you need to purchase a new machine.
But there is also a way to maintain the status quo without additional stress, at least for the next year. It is possible to subscribe to Microsoft’s extended security update program, which gives you an additional year of software and security patches. It won’t cost you any money, but you’ll be expected to sign up for Microsoft’s cloud services.
If you want to keep Windows 10 up and running and secure, you can check out our complete guide on what to do. And, if you’re ready to upgrade, check out our guide to the best Windows laptops to choose from for your next purchase.
—Dan Cooper
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