Windows 11 Woes: Microsoft’s Push for Upgrades Leaves Users Peeved
Microsoft 365 subscribers on Windows 10 will receive security patches until October 2028, while Microsoft’s official support for Windows 10 ends this October. If an issue appears on Windows 10 but not on Windows 11, expect a supportive nudge to upgrade. Who knew tech support could double as a sales pitch?
Hot Take:
Microsoft is playing the long game with its M365 apps on Windows 10, offering security fixes until 2028. It’s kind of like being in a relationship where you know there’s an expiration date, but hey, at least you get to enjoy the ride for a while longer, right? Just make sure to have that awkward ‘we need to talk about upgrading’ conversation with Windows 11 before the honeymoon phase ends!
Key Points:
– Microsoft 365 subscribers will still receive security patches for M365 apps on Windows 10 until October 10, 2028.
– Support for Windows 10 officially ends on October 14, 2025, unless extended support is purchased.
– Troubleshooting will be available for M365 apps on Windows 10, but if the issue doesn’t occur on Windows 11, Microsoft will recommend upgrading.
– Users reluctant to shift to Windows 11 due to hardware requirements, especially with older Surface models not being supported.
– Windows 10 still holds a larger market share than Windows 11, despite the latter being released four years ago.