Windows 10 support ends pose risk to 400M PCs
Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, placing hundreds of millions of computers in an uncertain state. Although many are still operating normally, they are no longer officially eligible for an upgrade to Windows 11 due to new security requirements such as the TPM 2.0 chip and UEFI Secure Boot, which threaten their security and expose them to vulnerabilities and attacks. Estimates suggest that disposing of devices that no longer meet these standards could generate approximately 1.6 billion pounds of electronic waste, increasing environmental challenges. Users can continue running their systems, but without security updates, their devices may be at risk. They may also choose alternative options such as extended updates or switching to other operating systems like Linux or ChromeOS. The end of Windows 10 support raises environmental concerns, as abandoning old devices could lead to more waste, though proper reuse or recycling can help reduce the environmental impact.
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