Are you still using Windows 10?

By BD Bondy
 
Windows 11 is about 3 years old now, so it’s fairly well established. Somehow, like Window XP, another beloved OS, Windows 10 is holding on, long after it should. While I wasn’t a fan of Vista, and it took me a year to get used to 8, I found Windows 11 to be quite familiar.
 
I think MS learned from some of it’s mistakes and made Window 11 a far more comfortable transition in operating systems. Still, there are billions of folks that have not made the switch, despite the many offers, some of them being very annoying early on.
 
Windows 10 ends its support in October, and while it will still function fine as an operating system, security will erode quickly. I don't necessarily think that it requires an immediate change, however, it is definitely something to bear in mind. You are almost always under an attack, usually from errant emails, but considering the many breaches of security in companies you likely deal with, it’s generally just a matter of time.
 
I often suggest having some extra protection in addition to Windows Defender, like MalwareBytes. But also, to be very aware of the many types of tricks naughty people will play on you. Software protection is good, but often, the scammer will get into a system using a simple phishing email. The most serious breaches in security of companies probably come via an email that someone mistook for legitimate.
 
If your computer offers to upgrade to Windows 11, please consider it. If your computer is getting long in the tooth, consider getting a new one. If you wish to stay on Windows 10, then be extra careful. To learn more about what’s happening on this subject, read THIS.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/08/06/microsoft-warning-for-14-billion-windows-10-users-windows-11-free-upgrade/