6 DECEMBER 2025 Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which means there will be no more free security updates, bug fixes, or technical support for Windows 10. For your business, this “end of life” (EOL) date is a call to action to transition to Windows 11 if you haven’t done so already. Running an operating system after its support expires can leave your business increasingly vulnerable in ways including these: • Security Risks – Without regular security patches, any new vulnerabilities discovered in Windows 10 will remain unpatched. An unsupported system becomes a prime target for cybercriminals and exposes your business to malware, ransomware, and data breaches. • Compliance Concerns – Many industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) have regulations requiring up-to-date, supported software. Running an EOL operating system could put you out of compliance with data protection standards, leading to fines or legal issues. • Software and Hardware Compatibility – After Windows 10’s lifespan, new applications and hardware devices will be built for Windows 11 (and beyond). You may find that new software releases won’t install on Windows 10, or new printers and peripherals lack Windows 10 drivers. • Reduced Performance and Productivity – As technology marches on, Windows 10 will miss out on optimizations and improvements present in newer systems. Meanwhile, Windows 11 (and its successors) will be tuned for modern hardware and workflows. Clinging to an old OS could mean slower systems and lost efficiency, putting you at a competitive disadvantage. If you’ve been dragging your feet on transitioning to Windows 11, this will be reassuring: For most users, transitioning to Windows 11 will feel quite familiar. The shift fromWindows 10 to Windows 11 is far less dramatic than the change we experienced moving fromWindows 7 to Windows 10. What’s more, Microsoft is offering Windows 11 as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users whose computers meet the requirements. Tech Talk with Richard Pitonyak Upgrade your PCs to Windows 11 As Tech Support Supervisor for WCVT, Richard Pitonyak always strives to share content that would be helpful to our business customers. This issue’s topic is the transition to Windows 11.
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