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Battlefield 6 and Windows 10 End of Life — Will the game stop working after the OS dies? Here's what you need to know.

Battlefield 6 is shaping up to be one of the biggest shooters of the decade, but its arrival comes with a twist: Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. That means ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

There's a holdup for COLA news on Social Security benefits in 2026. Here's why

If not for the government shutdown, Social Security beneficiaries would have discovered the extent of the COLA hike for 2026 when new inflation data was released Oct. 15. In 2025, Social Security and ...
TechSpot

Windows 10 support ends today, but security updates are still available for one more year

The big picture: Microsoft is officially ending mainstream support for Windows 10 today, which means millions of devices still running the older OS will no longer receive new features, security ...
FOX31 Denver

Security experts warn of increased cyber risk after end of Windows 10 support

(WHTM) – Cyber security experts are warning Windows 10 users of an increased risk of malicious activity after support officially ended Tuesday. Residents, businesses, and organizations are encouraged ...
CNET

If You're Still Using Windows 10, Don't Skip These Free Security Updates

Microsoft says the ESU program is "not intended as a long-term solution but rather as a temporary bridge to stay secure while one migrates to a newer, supported platform."  Windows security ...
TechRadar

Millions of users say they'll keep using Windows 10 past end of life, despite losing security support

Only half will upgrade OS or device, one quarter refuse to switch from Windows 10 UK customers can get one year’s free ESU, but it won’t be automatic Consumers can also get help reducing e-waste when ...
PC Gamer

These are the last few Windows 10 zero-day security updates you'll see without signing up to extended coverage

October 15, 2025: Changed the headline and some of the copy to note that the one-year extended security updates can be opted into for free if you are logged into a Microsoft account and have your ...
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Windows 10 Will No Longer Receive Security Updates: What Users Must Do

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025, meaning millions of computers will no longer get security updates. This makes devices more vulnerable to viruses, malware, and other ...
CNET

It's Easy to Get Free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10. Just Do This One Thing

The era of Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14. After more than a decade, Microsoft is prioritizing updates for the most current OS, Windows 11, and stopping security updates for Windows 10. If ...
The Mirror

Millions of Windows 10 users have just six days to take action or face security risk

An estimated 21 million PC users are being urged to take action within six days, as consumer watchdog Which? warns of potential risks due to Microsoft ending support for Windows 10, meaning it will no ...
Newstalk ZB

Windows 10 Q&A: How can I get security updates for another year, for free?

Microsoft is today officially pulling the plug on Windows 10 - its 10-year-old operating system that still runs hundreds of thousands of computers in New Zealand, and hundreds of millions around the ...
PC Magazine

Windows 10 Support Ends Today. Do This to Extend Your Security Updates for Free

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. RIP Windows 10...sort of. Formal support for Windows 10 ends today, but if your PC isn't compatible with the newer OS ...