Keeping your copy of Windows up-to-date with security fixes is critical, and for Windows 10 users it will soon be optional.

Microsoft has announced plans to offer paid security updates for home users who choose to keep using Windows 10 beyond the ...

Microsoft offers Windows 10 users a year of security updates for $30. The company also offered plenty of encouragement for ...

Tech support won't be offered for Windows 10, but security updates will roll out past 2025 with the Extended Security Updates ...

Microsoft revealed today how much consumers still using Windows 10 will need to pay to receive one additional year of ...

But Microsoft announced today that end users would only be able to buy a single year of extended security updates for their ...

The more serious challenge, though, will be one of user inertia. At last count, estimates are that there remain 900 million ...

With Windows 10, Microsoft is allowing both consumers and businesses to enroll in its ESU program. The Redmond giant revealed in April that enterprise and education ...

In Windows 11/10, Microsoft Defender is far improved and now includes complete anti-malware protection. See this post if you want to know how to start Windows Defender manually and this one if ...

Microsoft has confirmed new issues in Windows 11 24H2. One affects Task Manager reporting, and the other prevents Office apps ...

The Windows Security section provides shortcuts ... Defender has earned an average rating of 5.9 out of 6. On just 10 ...

For the first time, Microsoft is planning to offer paid-for security updates to home users who continue to use Windows 10 beyond October 14, 2025. Previously reserved for businesses, this option will ...