Tech Tips: Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10! Do this immediately or your computer could be hacked..

Millions of computers and laptops worldwide run on Microsoft's Windows operating system. The company has announced the end of support and service for its legacy operating system, Windows 10. Let's explore the potential consequences of this support termination, and what you should do if you're using the Windows 10 operating system.

Disadvantages of Discontinuing Windows 10 Updates
Microsoft announced the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Users of this operating system will no longer receive Windows updates or security updates. Regular security updates help protect your computer from viruses and hacking. Updates also prevent system slowdowns and allow you to take advantage of the latest features. Your computer will continue to function as usual, but you will no longer be able to take advantage of feature updates. Furthermore, Microsoft technical assistance will no longer be available for Windows 10.

What to do now?
You have two options. You can either continue using Windows 10 without updates or update your computer to Windows 11. We recommend upgrading your system to Windows 11 as soon as possible. This will allow you to transition to Windows 11 and take advantage of all the new features and improved options of this operating system.

How to upgrade to Windows 11?
You can easily upgrade your computer or laptop to the Windows 11 operating system. To do this, go to Windows 10's system settings and check for updates. If you see the "Get Windows 11" option, install it.

If you don't see the update option in Settings, visit this Microsoft Windows page. You can download it by clicking on "Get Windows 11." Keep in mind that Windows 11 will only install after all previous pending updates have been installed.

Extended Support for Windows
The sudden discontinuation of updates will increase the risk of cyberattacks and malware for millions of Windows 10 users. For this, the company has announced to provide security updates for one year (13 October 2026), after which the security updates will also be stopped.

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