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Forbes: Windows 10 End-of-Life Threatens 400 Million PCs
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•Source: Forbes
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TL;DR
Windows 10 end-of-life means millions of PCs, especially those unable to upgrade to Windows 11, will no longer receive security updates, creating major vulnerabilities. PIRG emphasizes the "staggering" scale of this security risk, compounded by environmental concerns from the disposal of otherwise functional computers, as users face limited upgrade options.
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Key takeaways
- As Microsoft approaches the end of support for Windows 10, a significant security risk looms for millions of users
- With security updates ceasing for those not enrolled in the extended support program, approximately 41% of PCs, many of which cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware limitations, will become increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats
- Consumer advocacy group PIRG describes the potential impact as "staggering," highlighting the unprecedented scale compared to previous Windows transitions
As Microsoft approaches the end of support for Windows 10, a significant security risk looms for millions of users. With security updates ceasing for those not enrolled in the extended support program, approximately 41% of PCs, many of which cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware limitations, will become increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats.
Consumer advocacy group PIRG describes the potential impact as "staggering," highlighting the unprecedented scale compared to previous Windows transitions. Furthermore, PIRG raises environmental concerns regarding the disposal of potentially hundreds of millions of functional, yet unsupported, PCs. Affected users can mitigate this risk by paying for extended support, attempting unsupported Windows 11 installations, or transitioning to alternative operating systems such as Linux or ChromeOS.
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