Microsoft's blog recently gave a firm warning: unsupported systems aren't just outdated, they're unprotected. That message targets anyone still using Windows 10, and it's serious. In Microsoft's ...

Nearly a third of Windows users are still using Windows 10 ...

If you’re one of the many still using Windows 10, it’s time to make a decision. Microsoft officially ended free support for the operating system on October 14, 2025, meaning no more new features or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. Ahead of Windows 10’s Oct. 14 end-of-life, multiple countdowns ...

If you’ve been following our coverage for the last few years, you’ll already know that 2025 is the year that Windows 10 died. Technically. “Died,” because Microsoft’s formal end-of-support date came ...

Did Microsoft really retire Windows 10 in October 2025? The company is now offering additional options to further extend the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Updated November 14 with details of further Microsoft Windows ...

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) is a paid subscription that provides security patches now that mainstream support of Windows 10 has ended. Free security updates and technical support are no ...