PSA: Windows 10 has entered its final year of free support — here's what you need to know

[Windows Central]

The death of Windows 10 is now fast approaching. We have just one year left of free support and security updates before Microsoft pulls the plug, meaning everyone still running Windows 10 should now be thinking about an exit strategy ahead of October 14, 2025.

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[Davin Peterson]

Just like with previous versions of Windows, Microsoft only supported it for 10 years.
Windows 10 22H2 is over 2 years old, so it is time to move on.
Microsoft is probably not happy that many businesses are still using Windows 10 as they haven't upgraded to Windows 11

 

[paulw3]

The other option is if your hardware is just use a back door update like I did I know MS and Win Central want you all to spend lots of money on a new PC and make you old one land fill.

 

[TheFerrango]

Luckily enough the few games I care about run great on Linux thanks to Proton. I already made the switch on my laptop years ago, once the desktop tower is no longer supported (probably at some later Win11 release, or by the time Win12 is out) then it's penguin time for the desktop too