Windows 10’s security updates live on a little longer with a free extension to 2027
Microsoft has quietly extended Windows 10’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) by an additional year, pushing the end date to October 12, 2027. Enrollees can keep receiving security patches for free by signing in with a Microsoft account (existing enrollments automatically continue). New sign-ups can opt for free enrollment or pay via 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points or $30. The move is likely intended to help users stay secure amid ongoing RAM/cost pressures as many PCs remain on Windows 10.