You may not have the slightest idea, but very surely the computer you use every day works with Windows 10 and is that the Microsoft operating system is present in about 62% of all PCs in the world according to Statcounter data.
This is not only surprising by the fact that more than half of the world’s computers work with this software, but Since 2021 Microsoft offers Windows 11a higher version and that in principle is safer and more complete than Windows 10. The thing has been that the adoption of this system has been minimal (only 32% of the equipment), but the fault is not of the users, but of the company to impose some Strict hardware demandswhich have caused thousands of computers to be outdated.
The problem is that it is expected to October of this year to end to the official support for Windows 10which would leave thousands of computers at risk to suffer cyber attacks and compatibility problems, A situation that worries both users and technology experts.
The lack of systems updates entails serious consequences on our teams, for example, the absence of security patches Open the door to malware and cyber attackstaking advantage of known vulnerabilities. You also have to keep in mind that Retrued systems can become incompatible with new software and hardwarelimiting its functionality and efficiency.
Nor can we forget that companies that ignore updates can breach cybersecurity regulations and face fines or sanctionsaggravating the challenges of the technological transition. The company is concerned about this situation, and has recently sent a message to users saying that they change their computer or recycle it, but have to do something before October.
Although it is true that users have up to four options until this date, being the first and the most expensive to buy a new computer that comes with Windows 11 already installed. But of course, this is an investment that maybe not everyone can face in the coming months, and that is why we are going to give you other cheaper options.
The three options for Windows 10 users
1. migrate to Windows 11
Possibly the most logical and direct of all, since you just have to update the team. The problem is that as we said Not all computers are compatibleso it is possible that you have to change the computer and the grace of the Windows 11 is more expensive.
2. Buy an extended support
Microsoft understands that buying a new computer does not enter the budget of all, and as an option it offers the possibility of acquiring extended security updates. In the case of Companies can acquire these for about 60 euros the first yearbut in the following years the cost of this support will increase over the years, For individual users the cost will be 30 euros, although they only extend it for one year.
3. Use unofficial patches
While cybersecurity experts always recommend doing things from the official media, there are legitimate companies that have committed to this cause, for example, 0patch has assured that it will offer Windows 10 support through security patches until 2030, although you will have to pay them too.
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