Windows 10, launched in 2015, remains the most widely used operating system despite the release of Windows 11 in 2021. Microsoft announced that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, after which it will no longer receive free security updates. Microsoft has also closed the Windows 10 Beta Channel, with the last build released on November 14. Users in the Beta Channel will be moved to the Release Preview Channel. Microsoft recommends users transition to Windows 11 or purchase new hardware. A paid program for continued updates on Windows 10 is available for £24 per year. Users can disable Microsoft Store app suggestions in the Start menu through settings. Insiders in the Beta Channel can toggle for receiving the latest updates through Windows Update settings.