Support for Windows 10 has now ended as of October 14. Here's everything you need to know about how your PC is at risk, and what you can do to remain secure.

It is the end of an era for Windows 10, as Microsoft ended automatic security updates and support for the operating system.

Whether you're trying to eke out a few more years on an aging PC or have been dragging your feet on a Windows 11 upgrade, there are a few ways to switch without paying for it.

Microsoft ends support for its older OS today, but there are three ways to extend critical security updates and remain on Windows 10 for another year. Two options are free.

From 14 Oct 2025, Microsoft ends free support for Windows 10, used by 40% of users worldwide. Without updates, devices risk malware and cyberattacks. Users can upgrade to Windows 11, pay for extended protection,

Windows 11 offers a major upgrade with a refreshed, modern interface designed for ease of use and making multitasking even easier.

Zorin OS 18 is a major update to the user-friendly Linux distribution and its designed to replace Windows 10, which exits support today.

OneSite Patch makes moving to Windows 11 as seamless as a patch update KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10 today, millions of enterprise devices still running the legacy operating system are now exposed to heightened cyber risk.