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technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Windows 10 ESU extended to 2027 to ease Windows 11 upgrade

Microsoft has quietly extended the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for home devices through Oct 12, 2027, giving users more time to upgrade to Windows 11. Enrollment remains open, and existing enrollees are covered automatically; new enrollments can be free via a Microsoft account, or paid options include 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points or a $30 one-time fee per license (covering up to 10 devices). ESU provides security updates only—no new features—following Windows 10’s end of life in 2025; businesses can extend up to three years through volume licensing at higher prices.

via Windows Latest|

#microsoft #security-updates #technology

technology3 months ago•8 min saved

Tiny11: A lean Windows 11 path to rescue older Windows 10 PCs

As Windows 10 reaches its end of life with no future security updates, Tiny11 offers an unofficial, stripped-down Windows 11 that can run on older hardware by removing bloat. It isn’t endorsed by Microsoft, lacks regular updates, and requires a valid Windows 11 license. You can obtain or build a Tiny11 ISO (Internet Archive or tiny11maker.ps1 from GitHub), then use Rufus to create a bootable USB and install. Be mindful of caveats and consider alternatives like Linux or ChromeOS Flex.

via WIRED|

#bootable-usb #technology #tiny11

technology7 months ago•68 min saved

Windows users flock to Zorin OS 18 as Windows 10 ends

Zorin OS 18 has surpassed 2 million downloads in under three months, with roughly 75% coming from Windows 10/11 users. The surge aligns with Windows 10 reaching end of support and hardware constraints, underscoring Linux as a growing alternative for Windows users while Windows still dominates Steam and overall PC usage.

via Windows Central|

#linux #linux-growth #technology

technology10 months ago•3 min saved

Guidance on Upgrading to Windows 11 and Security Updates for Windows 10

Microsoft's Windows Media Creation Tool for upgrading to Windows 11 has been broken by a recent update, complicating the upgrade process just as Windows 10 support ends tomorrow, October 14, 2025. Users are advised to use an alternative method via the Windows 11 Installation Assistant while Microsoft works on a fix.

via Windows Central|

#media-creation-tool #microsoft #technology

technology1 year ago•6 min saved

Microsoft Faces Lawsuits Over Windows 10 Discontinuation and Support Changes

Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, but users can extend security updates for a year through Microsoft's ESU program, which now includes options for non-enterprise users. Upgrading to Windows 11 is recommended if your PC meets the requirements, and users should back up their data before upgrading. Those with unsupported PCs may need to consider purchasing new hardware.

via Tom's Guide|

#extended-security-updates #pc-requirements #technology