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Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10's extra security updates program for free: Users can now stay on Windows 10 until October 2027 securely

Windows 10's ESU program has been quietly extended by an extra year, now ending on October 12, 2027 instead of October 2026.

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I tested Windows 11’s return of taskbar positioning and resizing, and it’s not the classic Windows 10 experience

Microsoft brings back Taskbar positioning and smaller Taskbar options on Windows 11, though some Windows 10 features remain missing.

Windows Central

6 months after Windows 10 was put to pasture, over a quarter of Steam users are still on the dying OS

It's likely not a matter of preference.

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"The only sane Windows left": Microsoft faces backlash after ending Windows 10 support — "Now we're all getting Windows 11'd to death"

Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 or enroll in the ESU program for an additional year of security updates.

Windows Central

Time has run out for millions of Windows 10 users, but here's the trick for a free one-year extension

If you haven't yet upgraded to Windows 11 yet, your Windows 10 PC could soon be at risk. Here's how to get another year of security updates for free.

Tom’s Guide

Windows 10 support has ended: Discover how to keep your device secure beyond October 2025

Mainstream support for Windows 10 ended in October 2025. That means the OS no longer receives security updates automatically, and you must take action to ensure your devices remain secure when connected to the internet.

Windows Central

Time is nearly up for Windows 10—but is your Windows 10 PC screwed?

Nah, you've still got time. Treasure it. Hold your PC close.

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5 Windows 10 features that Windows 11 does way better

Windows 10 stops getting support in October 2025 unless you pay for the privilege, but don't stress about upgrading to Windows 11 - there are a few great upgrades waiting for you. Here's some of my favorites.

Tom’s Guide

How to Check SSD Health in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Here are some tools that access SMART functionality on your SSD to determine its health

Tom’s Hardware

How to reset to factory settings in Windows 11 or Windows 10

On Windows 11, you can use these steps to reset your computer to the factory default settings by removing everything or keeping your settings and files. In this guide, I'll explain how to complete this process.

Windows Central

How to make a Windows 10 PC boot quicker with fast startup

If you've been wondering why your computer takes too long to boot, it may be because you don't have "fast startup" enabled. In this guide, I'll show you how to enable the feature and when you want to keep it disabled to avoid problems.

Windows Central

4 reasons I’m sticking with Windows 10 — even after support ends

Windows 10 is reaching the end of support, but it's one of the best OSes I've ever used, and I want to keep using it because of hardware compatibility, customization, stability, and less AI integration.

Windows Central

Microsoft’s nightmare — Apple’s cheap MacBook rumored to launch as Windows 10 users scramble

The latest reports suggest Apple is readying a 12.9-inch MacBook that will cost as low as $599 and launch this fall. That's the nightmare scenario for Microsoft, as millions of users look to buy a new computer as Windows 10 support ends.

Windows Central

I finally installed Windows 11 on my gaming PC — Here's how performance compares to Windows 10

I finally upgraded my home gaming PC to Windows 11, and I was curious to see if there was any difference in game performance with a fresh install compared to Windows 10. Here's what I discovered.

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Apple Takes Direct Aim at Windows 10 End of Support With Rumored $599 MacBook — the Nightmare Scenario for Microsoft and Windows 11

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I tested FrostWire a free, open-source torrenting solution with impressive download speeds and an extensive content library

FrostWire is a free, open-source torrenting solution with impressive download speeds and an extensive content library.

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Windows 10 update messes up emoji picker, proving that even though the OS is about to shuffle into its grave, Microsoft can still break stuff

Windows 10's almost dead - so bugs are a thing of the past, right? Wrong - a new update has broken the emoji picker, leaving me unable to find the frowny face I need.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft’s sketchy Win 10 vs Win 11 performance claims pit a 9-year-old PC against a modern machine to claim 2.3X gain

Microsoft claims that Windows 11 is 2.3 times faster than Windows 10, but fails to mention that the comparison is based entirely on new hardware versus old.

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Microsoft makes Windows 10 security updates FREE for an extra year — but there's a catch, and you might not like it

Windows 10 users will have the option to continue receiving security updates for free beyond October 2025, so long as they sync their PC with the cloud.

Windows Central

Bring the "Windows 10 look" back to Windows 11 — Everything I changed to restore the desktop UI experience

Do you miss Windows 10? So do I. Here's how to make Windows 11 look and feel just like it with built-in options and free third-party tools.

TechRadar

Windows 10 might be at death’s door, but Microsoft hasn’t finished trying to force Bing and Edge on its users

New Windows 10 update, same old tricks, as Bing stealthily injects itself into the taskbar’s calendar panel.

Windows Central

Stellar Blade PC system requirements and specs — Can your computer run this action game?

PlayStation and Shift Up's action title Stellar Blade is heading to Windows PC, so here are the requirements you'll need to meet to run the game smoothly.

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Rainbow Six Siege X system requirements for PC

Quite an overhaul.

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Microsoft loosens the noose on Windows 10 users with new end-of-support timeline

Windows 10 users have a little more room to breathe, following a rare end-of-support U-turn by Microsoft. Just not the one they've been hoping for.

Evening Standard

Microsoft set to drop support for Windows 10 Office apps in October

Do you have a Windows 10 PC and use Office apps? There’s an important date looming in the future you need to know about.

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