Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for Windows 10 as of October 14, 2025. As a result, millions of still-functional machines risk becoming obsolete due to incompatibility with Windows 11.
Steven Meyer, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of ZENDATA Cybersecurity, puts it into perspective:
“Microsoft typically offers ten years of support. This timeline has been known for a long time.”
But he warns: for home users, many PCs lack the required components. And for businesses, switching operating systems can “break digital workflows” and lead to “hidden costs.”
The choice is brutal: accept the risks, migrate, or pay for extended support.
Expert Analysis:
This isn’t a bug, it’s a business model.
Microsoft isn’t breaking the hardware. It’s breaking trust: millions of users are forced to buy new machines or pay for their security.
The timeline was known, the consequences ignored.
When security turns into a subscription, innovation starts to look a lot like a hidden tax.
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