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Support for Windows 10 ends leaves 400M vulnerable
Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, leaving hundreds of millions of computers uncertain in terms of security and future updates. Although many of these devices continue to function efficiently, they are not officially eligible for an upgrade to Windows 11 due to new system requirements, including the presence of a TPM 2.0 chip and support for UEFI Secure Boot. These requirements are imposed by Microsoft to enhance security and reliability. A report by the American PIRG organization estimates that about 400 million devices may not be able to officially transition to Windows 11, leading to expectations of electronic waste buildup totaling up to 1.6 billion pounds as a result of disposing of incompatible devices—thus worsening environmental issues. While these devices may keep working, the lack of security updates increases the risk of vulnerabilities and attacks. Users might need to consider alternative options, such as switching to other operating systems like Linux or ChromeOS, or taking advantage of Microsoft's extended update programs to keep older devices secure. The end of support for Windows 10 presents an environmental challenge alongside security concerns, highlighting the importance of reusing, upgrading, or properly recycling devices to reduce electronic waste, instead of disposing of them randomly.
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