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With October 14 looming, Windows 10 users are advised to enroll in Microsoft’s free Extended Security Updates program to keep patches seamless; most won’t feel changes for about a month unless an emergency update lands. Enrollment stays open until October 14, 2026, installing any missed fixes, though devices remain more vulnerable until they join. Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible for eligible PCs. Kaspersky warns that Windows 11’s requirement for a Microsoft account during setup raises privacy questions, while PIRG notes nearly 40% still run Windows 10, risking a widening digital divide.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.