Windows 10 Support Has Been Extended (But Only If You Pay...)
Microsoft is allowing individuals to purchase extended security updates for Windows 10 for the first time, due to the high number of users still on the platform as its support ends in 2025.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Microsoft traditionally offers extended security updates to companies, but now individuals can purchase them for Windows 10.
- The extended security updates for Windows 10 will cost individuals $30 annually, focusing on critical and important security patches.
- Windows 10 LTSC versions have extended support until 2027 or 2029, but are not recommended for general use.
- High market share of Windows 10 users has prompted Microsoft to offer individual security updates for the first time.
TAKEAWAYS
- Individuals can now access extended security updates for Windows 10, a first in Microsoft's history.
- The updates cover critical and important security vulnerabilities, not feature updates.
- Extended security updates are designed to encourage system upgrades by increasing costs over time.
- Windows 10 LTSC is not suitable for general users due to its lack of feature updates and compatibility issues.