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October 11, 2025

Windows 10 support ends October 14, but here’s how to get an extra year for free

Windows 10 will reach "end of life" status on October 14, meaning it will no longer receive critical security updates by default. Users can choose to upgrade to Windows 11 for free if their device is compatible, purchase a new PC with Windows 11, or enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for an additional year of security support. To enroll in ESU, users must ensure their PC is up to date, confirm they are using an administrator account, check eligibility for Windows 11, and then navigate to Update & Security in Settings to enroll. Free enrollment requires linking to Microsoft’s cloud services and is limited to the first 5 GB of backup storage. Once enrolled, users will have an additional 12 months to consider upgrading to Windows 11.

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May 12, 2025

Microsoft Build 2025: What to expect, from Azure to Copilot upgrades

Microsoft's annual Build developer conference will occur from May 19 to 22, focusing on new AI integrations, services, and applications for Windows. Last year's conference featured the integration of Copilot into Microsoft Teams and the introduction of AI-powered PCs. This year, deeper integrations of Copilot generative AI are expected, catering to consumer and enterprise needs. Keynotes will be streamed online for free. Microsoft raised prices on various software products by 5% last November and may use new AI features to justify these increases. Copilot is anticipated to have significant enhancements, with reports suggesting Microsoft is considering alternative AI models from xAI, Meta, Anthropic, and DeepSeek. Copilot may gain “agentic” capabilities for executing basic PC tasks, with references to an Action button found in the Copilot client for Windows. Microsoft is rumored to have developed a suite of models called MAI to compete with OpenAI’s offerings, potentially to be unveiled at Build. There are also rumors about a successor to the Azure Maia 100 AI Accelerator, possibly named “Maia 2,” with Marvell contracted for its production.