Microsoft's end of Windows 10 support sparks "programmed obsolescence" concerns — widening the digital divide for 400 million PCs

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10 octobre 2025 à 11:40

Microsoft pulling the plug on Windows 10 is poised to widen the digital divide gap with a huge spike in electronic waste and increased cybersecurity threats. This is despite being fully functional.

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Will Microsoft’s free ESU program for Windows 10 in Europe create a global precedent?

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

7 octobre 2025 à 15:10

PIRG delivered a letter signed by hundreds of organizations asking Microsoft to reconsider cutting support for Windows 10 and extend support for the world's most popular OS.

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You have just ONE week remaining before your Windows 10 PC runs out of support — here's what you need to know

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

4 octobre 2025 à 09:11

Windows 10 support ends October 14. That means you have just one week remaining before your PC becomes unsupported. Here's what that means and how you can ensure your PC remains secure.

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PSA: You have less than one month to retire your Windows 10 PC — or take action NOW to keep it supported and secure

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

15 septembre 2025 à 18:54

Microsoft will end mainstream support for Windows 10 on October 14, in just under a month's time. There are steps you must take to remain secure, or run the risk of being vulnerable to security exploits.

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How to use Windows 10 ESU to keep getting updates after October 2025
15 septembre 2025 à 11:31

How to use Windows 10 ESU to keep getting updates after October 2025

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Par : [email protected] (Mauro Huculak)

15 septembre 2025 à 11:31

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) lets PCs get security patches until October 13, 2026, since main support ends October 14, 2025, and here's how to enroll.

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Microsoft Releases Cumulative Update KB5065429 for Windows 10 With Fixes & Quality Improvements. Download Link
10 septembre 2025 à 14:06

Microsoft Releases Cumulative Update KB5065429 for Windows 10 With Fixes & Quality Improvements. Download Link

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Par : Nayan

10 septembre 2025 à 14:06

Microsoft has released theKB5065429 (OS Builds 19044.6332 and 19045.6332) cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2, as well as Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021. The latest update brings fixes and improvements. Changelog: The following is a summary of the key issues that this update addresses. The bold text within the brackets […]

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Microsoft Releases Cumulative Update KB5063709 for Windows 10 With Fixes. Download Link
13 août 2025 à 07:10

Microsoft Releases Cumulative Update KB5063709 for Windows 10 With Fixes. Download Link

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Par : Nayan

13 août 2025 à 07:10

Microsoft has released the KB5063709 (OS Builds 119044.6216 and 19045.6216) cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2, as well as Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021. The latest update brings fixes and improvements. Changelog: The following is a summary of the key issues that this update addresses. The bold text […]

Millions Still Use Windows 10 — Now Microsoft’s Plan to End Support Is Facing Legal Pushback

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

11 août 2025 à 12:57

A lawsuit says Microsoft is ending Windows 10 support to push AI PCs, warning millions will skip upgrades and face security risks.

Windows 10 Start menu on Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4.

Microsoft Edge Will Keep Getting Free Updates on Windows 10 Until 2028

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

11 août 2025 à 11:56

The company has committed to supporting Edge on Windows 10 for three more years for free, regardless of whether you intend to pay for security updates on the EOL platform.

Microsoft Edge Update page

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Microsoft Releases Cumulative Update KB5062554 for Windows 10 With Fixes. Download Link
11 juillet 2025 à 07:26

Microsoft Releases Cumulative Update KB5062554 for Windows 10 With Fixes. Download Link

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Par : Nayan

11 juillet 2025 à 07:26

Microsoft has released the KB5062554 (OS Builds 19044.6093 and 19045.6093)cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, as well as Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021. The latest update brings thirteen new fixes or changes. This security update includes fixes and quality improvements that were a part […]

Microsoft will stop releasing new Office features on Windows 10 — you'll need to upgrade to Windows 11 for the latest features soon

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

14 juillet 2025 à 13:03

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.

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Microsoft’s extra year of free Windows 10 security updates feels like a last-minute snooze button — while groups like "The Restart Project" still want to help users

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

14 juillet 2025 à 11:00

The Restart Project says Microsoft's conditional year of Windows 10 security updates will only postpone the impending issue.

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Microsoft's extra year of Windows 10 security updates isn't a "viable solution" for the 400 million PCs that can't upgrade to Windows 11 — "It's obvious users are frustrated and feel yanked around."

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

4 juillet 2025 à 09:34

While Microsoft's new extended lifeline for Windows 10 will grant users access to free security updates for an entire year, PIRG says this isn't enough.

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Will you sync your Windows 10 PC data to the cloud for free access to security updates beyond 2025?

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

25 juin 2025 à 10:25

Extended security updates for Windows 10 just got a whole lot more affordable, if you're willing to give up your data in exchange. But will you?

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Windows 10 update KB5061087 with quality improvements and fixes available now. Download link
26 juin 2025 à 04:40

Windows 10 update KB5061087 with quality improvements and fixes available now. Download link

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Par : Nayan

26 juin 2025 à 04:40

Microsoft has now released the preview update KB5061087 (OS Builds 19045.6036) for PCs running Windows 10 version 22H2. The update KB5061087 brings miscellaneous quality improvements to internal Windows OS functionality. It also brings other improvements and many fixes. Here is the full changelog provided for the Windows 10 update KB5061087 (OS Builds 19045.6036) by Microsoft. This […]

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

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

24 juin 2025 à 17:00

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 10 Update Page

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Windows 10 update KB5055612 with improvements and many fixes available now. Download link
22 avril 2025 à 17:33

Windows 10 update KB5055612 with improvements and many fixes available now. Download link

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Par : Nayan

22 avril 2025 à 17:33

Microsoft has now released the preview update KB5055612 (OS Builds 19045.5796) for PCs running Windows 10 version 22H2. The update KB5055612 brings miscellaneous security improvements to internal Windows OS functionality. It also brings other improvements and many fixes. Here is the full changelog provided for the Windows 10 update KB5055612 (OS Builds 19045.5796) by Microsoft. […]

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Windows 10 update KB5053643 with new features and many fixes available now. Download link
25 mars 2025 à 18:56

Windows 10 update KB5053643 with new features and many fixes available now. Download link

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Par : Nayan

25 mars 2025 à 18:56

Microsoft has now released the preview update KB5053643 (OS Builds 19045.5679) for PCs running Windows 10 version 22H2. The update KB5053643 brings Noto CJK (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) fonts in Windows. This update introduces improved support in Windows Search for the European Economic Area (EEA), including increased discoverability. It also brings other new changes and […]

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How to Use the Search Tool in Windows 10 File Explorer
24 janvier 2025 à 13:00

How to Use the Search Tool in Windows 10 File Explorer

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Par : Lance Whitney

24 janvier 2025 à 13:00

Learn how you can tweak your searches from File Explorer to narrow or expand the results.

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