PCMag on MSN

Still on Windows 10? Do this now to reduce your risk of getting hacked

Windows 10 has reached the end of support, which means cybercriminals have it in their sights. You don't have to switch if ...
WTOP News

Data Doctors: Is my old Windows 10 computer useless now?

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...
Hosted on MSN

Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...
Consumer Reports

Windows 10 End of Life Is Coming. Here's What You Need to Do.

Time may be running out for your Windows 10 computer. After Oct. 14, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for the operating system. First, you need to find out where you stand. The ...
Neowin

Save your computer from Microsoft's Windows 10 end-of-life planned obsolescence

Editorial When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Writing as much as I do at Neowin, I sometimes wonder whether I could look back at my ...
Wired

Do You Really Have to Stop Using Windows 10?

The end is here—at least, it is for Windows 10. Microsoft officially stopped supporting the decade-old operating system on October 14, 2025. There's one hiccup, though: Even though Windows 11 is a ...
The New York Times

Windows 10 Is Dead. But You Might Not Need a New Laptop Yet.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...