Support for Windows 10 has now ended as of October 14. Here's everything you need to know about how your PC is at risk, and what you can do to remain secure.

Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and there’s now a surge in Windows 11 upgrades taking place. There is one check you need to do on your PC — and then you’re good to go.

Your Windows 10 laptop or desktop might not meet the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11, but you can still do it, and it likely won't cost anything.

Windows 10 life support ends Oct. 14, when Microsoft stops providing free free security updates, bug fixes, or technical support for the operating system.

Look outside the Microsoft ecosystem and consider trying out alternative operating systems – platforms that continue to be safe from external threats and make your PC perform at its finest.

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10, making hundreds of PCs useless unless they are swapped with newer models or upgraded to Windows 11.

Windows 10 is dead. Over a decade since it launched to rapturous reviews, Microsoft will issue the final security patch to Windows 10 in the coming hours. And that will be it. Known as End of Life, it means Microsoft will no longer issue free security patches,

Once you're sure you're up to date, visit Settings and Windows Update again and look for the links in the top right corner of the interface. It should read, "Windows 10 support ends in October 2025" and "Enroll in Extended Security Updates to help keep your device secure."