Don't want to pay $30 to keep Windows 10 security updates? Microsoft offers several workarounds, with the best deal available for European users.

Microsoft is closing the door on Windows 10 in October 2025, and will be ceasing security support for that operating system unless users pay $30 for a one-year extended security update. Now, Microsoft ...

Microsoft is ending Windows 10 support on Oct 14. This means that there will be no more updates to the OS, including security updates. While Windows 11 is available now, maybe users aren't able to ...

Microsoft revealed last year that it will charge consumers $30 for a year of extra security updates to Windows 10. Now, it’s allowing consumers to enroll into its Extended Security Updates (ESU) free ...

As Microsoft gets ready to sunset Windows 10, security support is scheduled to end in October. You can get a one-year extended security update for $30. But if you want to stick with Windows 10 for ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. RIP Windows 10. Formal support for Microsoft's older OS ended on Oct. 14, but if your PC isn't compatible with Windows ...

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 ...

Given that the "memory protection" setting barely works on other PCs anyway, it'd be nice if MS threw everyone a bone and at least allowed Intel iX-7000 series (Kaby ...