The clock is ticking for Windows 10 users. Microsoft has officially announced that support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025 — and they’re now doubling down on the push toward Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs.
Here’s what that means for you:
- Personal devices can continue receiving security updates through 2026 by enrolling in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program — but it’ll cost you $30 per device.
- Business users face steeper costs: $61 per device for security patches — and that’s on a month-to-month subscription.
- Microsoft is trying to sweeten the deal by offering 1 free year of updates to users who sync their devices with OneDrive, but let’s be real — that’s less about security and more about pulling you deeper into their cloud ecosystem.
On top of that, Microsoft is using this moment to push “Copilot+ PCs,” a new hardware line with AI baked directly into the OS. These machines promise better battery life, instant recall search features, and built-in cloud sync — but they also come with privacy trade-offs that users should be aware of.
If you’re still on Windows 10, now is the time to make a decision: upgrade your hardware, switch to a supported OS, or prepare to pay a premium to stay secure.
Need help figuring out the right path? Lyme PC Repair can guide you through your options — before support runs out.