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Microsoft Quietly Adds Another Year of Windows 10 Security Updates for Consumers
Microsoft updated its support page to show consumers can now buy a third year of Extended Security Updates for Windows 10, priced at $30 per device. The move comes as the October 2025 end-of-support date approaches, with the company previously limiting ESUs to businesses. This extension gives home users more time to migrate to Windows 11 or pay for continued patches.
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Microsoft's muted announcement suggests it's reluctant to promote paid updates, but the move underscores how many users are still clinging to Windows 10 despite the company's push for Windows 11 adoption.
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