Windows 10 Users Will Have to Pay For Security Updates After October 2025

[Chase]

Windows 10 Users Will Have to Pay For Security Updates After October 2025​

https://www.windowscentral.com/soft...dows-10-users-who-want-os-updates-beyond-2025

• Microsoft has announced an “extended security update” (ESU) program for Windows 10.
• The ESU program will allow users to pay for monthly security updates beyond Windows 10’s end of support date.
• Windows 10 will reach end of life in October 2025.

Microsoft has today announced that it will be launching an extended security update program for Windows 10 when the OS reaches end of support in October 2025. Similar to the Windows 7 ESU program, Microsoft will continue to support the OS for three years beyond the 2025 cut-off date for customers who are willing to pay for it

 

[k1976]

So If security update fails to protect against virus or hacking, How?

 

[Devil Within]

There is always Linux.

 

[k1976]

There is always Linux.

Most sinki know nuts about windows, let alone linux

 

[laksaboy]

I have disabled 'updates' long ago.

 

[laksaboy]

There is always Linux.

Or get a Mac. I think it's 50-50 user base between Windows and Mac laptops at offices, libraries, cafes, schools etc.

 

[Devil Within]

Most sinki know nuts about windows, let alone linux

Most Windows users are in it for PC games and Mac users for the easy-to-use idiot-proof user interface.
Modern Linux distro has most of what Windows and Mac users want and it is free. It is up to them to decide if they want to continue to pay for something better after 2025.

 

[laksaboy]

Most Windows users are in it for PC games and Mac users for the easy-to-use idiot-proof user interface.
Modern Linux distro has most of what Windows and Mac users want and it is free. It is up to them to decide if they want to continue to pay for something better after 2025.

Linux Mint is the best for newbies.

This one is a more 'vintage' Linux distro. The Frenchies are managing it now.

https://www.mageia.org/en/about/
https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=mageia

 

[eatshitndie]

Or get a Mac. I think it's 50-50 user base between Windows and Mac laptops at offices, libraries, cafes, schools etc.

in sillycon valley it’s 69% macos and the rest (or losers) are split between windows and chrome. even ms and google chrome developers use macbooks for coding and testing.