Microsoft has decided to support Windows 10 for another year

[iHorseHead]

Now that Microsoft has decided to support Windows 10 till 2026:
European Windows 10 users get an additional year of free security updates
Is there a chance of Windows 10 becoming the next Windows XP? Makes me wonder why Apple doesn't do that. If people would stay stuck on macOS 15 and wouldn't install the later releases what would Apple do?
Because I've heard so much negativity about the new macOS and iOS 26 that I'll skip it. It has never been this bad. There wasn't even that much backlash when Lion was released.
I've been looking at PCs lately and thinking of going with Linux (any LTS distro) because I like stability. Besides, my iPad (9th gen) is already lagging on iOS 18.

I'm just happy that people forced Microsoft to support Windows 10 for another year. It's a good operating system.

 

[Boyd01]

Doesn't look like this has any effect on users in the US and users in the EU will still have to jump through some hoops, but with less strict requirements than before and no fees.

In major backtracking move, Microsoft makes Windows 10 extended security updates free for users in the EEA

In a major move, Microsoft is making access to Windows 10's extended support updates free for regions in the European Economic Area. No cloud backup required.

www.windowscentral.com

Am still using Windows 10 heavily in a 32gb Parallels VM on my 2018 Mini and plan to stick with it. Have been reading about this whole issue for awhile and there have been a number of articles about how to get a year of extended support for $30 or possibly free in some cases (this is also covered at the end of that link above). Eventually, guess I'll just go with one of these methods. I only use Windows to run some professional GIS software (for making maps) and never use it for anything personal like e-mail or browsing. So, not terribly worried about security updates, but would like to have them and if it costs $30... no big deal (free is better though )

 

[Grumpus]

So, not terribly worried about security updates, but would like to have them and if it costs $30... no big deal (free is better though )

You can enroll your machine using abbodi1406's Consumer ESU scripts. Free, works with your local account, no hoops. Of course, only the 2nd Tuesday in November will tell.