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November 10, 2025

Microsoft’s Free Windows Offer—You Have 24 Hours To Update Your PC

Nearly 40% of PCs have not transitioned to Windows 11, leaving about 500 million users vulnerable after the official retirement of Windows 10 on October 14. The deadline for users to secure their systems coincides with Microsoft's first security update for Windows 10 PCs not enrolled in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, which offers a 12-month extension for essential patches. Many users may not be enrolled in ESU, increasing their risk of cyberattacks. In Europe, some PCs may not support the Windows 10 ESU, making Windows 11 the only viable upgrade option. Users attempting to enroll in ESU updates may face temporary unavailability in their region, and a workaround requires a potentially challenging in-place upgrade to Windows 10. Microsoft warns that outdated operating systems are prime targets for cybercriminals, and upgrading to Windows 11 is crucial for those eligible.

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July 31, 2025

How to get another free year of updates for your Windows 10 PC

Windows 10 users will receive a notification in the Settings app about the end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025, along with a link to enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. Enrollment requires a Microsoft account, which can be temporary after initial enrollment. Users can secure an ESU license through a one-time payment, redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, or using the Windows Backup app. The Windows Backup app allows users to back up settings and applications, while the other options provide alternative enrollment methods. Once enrolled, users will receive security updates until October 2026, and Microsoft will continue to update Microsoft Defender Antivirus and supported Microsoft Office versions through at least 2028.

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May 8, 2025

As Windows 10’s death looms, Linux fans still promote “no ads or telemetry” for your old laptop instead of buying a Copilot+ PC

Windows 10 will reach its end-of-support date on October 14, 2025. Users can either upgrade to Windows 11, purchase an additional year of support through the Extended Security Updates program, or switch to a different operating system. Approximately 240 million PCs are not ready for Windows 11 due to its stringent system requirements. The End of 10 group is advocating for users to switch to Linux instead of upgrading hardware for Windows 11, highlighting Linux's advantages such as being free, open-source, and environmentally friendly. They encourage users to explore beginner-friendly Linux distributions and assure support from the Linux community. Windows 11 currently holds a market share of 42.69%, while Windows 10 has a dominant 54.2%.

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July 22, 2024

Migrating Windows 10 from PC to NVMe on 5,1

An individual attempted to migrate a PC Windows 10 installation to an NVMe drive on a Mac 5,1, encountering issues with cloning the SSD but finding success when cloning the HDD on a PC. After transferring the NVMe drive back to the Mac, they noticed the drive was labeled as "EFI Boot" instead of "Windows." Despite some initial functionality issues, installing Bootcamp drivers resolved them. The individual is seeking advice on the correct sequence for migrating a PC to a bootable NVMe drive on a Mac 5,1.