Synopsis- Support for Windows 10 is set to expire soon. As a result, millions of everyday users are caught in a tricky spot. While Microsoft pushes for an upgrade to Windows 11, not every computer can handle it. What is the result? A debate over security, costs, and whether users should be left behind.
The October Change That Could Leave Half the World’s PCs at Risk*
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 from October. With this, 46 percent of personal computers globally will face security threats, according to the user group Consumer Reports. In a letter sent to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, they demand that security updates be provided to those using Windows 10 even after October 14. The letter also points out that millions of users have devices that do not support Windows 11 and that they should also be considered.
According to the figures for the month of August, 46.2 percent of PC users in the world are still using Windows 10. In addition, 200–400 million computers do not have the hardware to upgrade to Windows 11. Without Microsoft's security updates, these computers will be more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Those who still want Microsoft's updates can get them by paying USD 30 per year. The policy of stopping the free service and forcing users to pay for services should be reversed. They have also demanded that Windows 10 support continue. However, Microsoft's response to this matter has not been received yet.
How to upgrade to Windows 11
Many computers have already been updated to Windows 11 for free. If the update is not happening automatically, you can do this by going to Windows Update in the Settings option in the Control Panel. You can update to the latest version by selecting Check for updates. However, not all computers can update to Windows 11. For this, 64-bit processors with a speed of 1 GHz or two or more cores, or a System on a Chip (SoC), are mandatory. At least 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage are also required.
My Personal Opinion
In fact, I still use Windows 10 every day, and I don’t see why Microsoft wants to just cut it off like that. Not everyone got money for new laptops or fancy systems just to run Windows 11. Feels unfair, we trusted Windows for years, and now suddenly pay extra or stay unsafe? Wish they kept updates free a bit longer, at least for people who can’t move right away.
