Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft knows “many millions of users will not buy new devices ...

Microsoft remains committed to killing off Windows 10 come October, but the situation isn't quite as black and white as it seems. “Stay on the right side of risk.” That’s what a new advertisement from ...

Microsoft is negotiating a more lenient approach for customers who are hesitant to abandon Windows 10. No, Microsoft isn’t extending the support deadline for Windows 10. That’s still October 14, 2025.

Officially, Windows 10 died last month, a little over a decade after its initial release. But the old operating system’s enduring popularity has prompted Microsoft to promise between one and three ...

Microsoft quietly extended free security updates for Windows 10 through 2027, giving millions of aging PCs another lease on life—and possibly setting the stage for an even longer reprieve. I've been ...