In order to receive Windows 10 security updates for free for one year, people will have to sync their PC settings data to the cloud by using a Microsoft account.

Don't want to fork over $30 for a one-year subscription to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates? Microsoft is offering a couple of ways to avoid the fee. But there is a catch.

But that's not a sustainable long-term plan compared to upgrading to Windows 11 or ditching Windows altogether for a platform like Linux. 10 maxis, midis and minis that'll keep you looking your best and feeling fab for the rest of this scorcher of a season.

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 restricted—a potential liability,

To activate them or confirm that they’re active, open the Windows Security app from your Start menu. Click “Device security” and then “Core isolation details.” (This is available on both Windows 10 and 11, but you might not see it, or you might see different features — it depends on the specifics of your PC and what its hardware supports.)

While Microsoft will continue to support Office with security updates on Windows 10 through October 2028, the company won't be releasing new features for the suite of apps starting next year.

Windows 10 Enterprise edition has this built-in, and it's an excellent and highly recommended set of antivirus and security tools. Or at least it is if you don't install this cumulative update.

Microsoft remains committed to killing off Windows 10 come October, but the situation isn't quite as black and white as it seems.

As its name indicates, the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will include primarily new features and updates for "creators." But Microsoft will also be adding some features to this next feature ...

Square Enix has announced that official support for Final Fantasy XIV on Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. This lines up with Microsoft's own decision to stop providing security updates and support for Windows 10 PCs after that date, and more games will likely follow in the coming months.