Don't want to fork over $30 for a one-year subscription to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates? Microsoft is offering a couple of ways to avoid the fee. But there is a catch.

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a ...

If you’re not ready to upgrade, you can still get security updates until October 2026 by enrolling in Microsoft’s ESU program.

Until Dec. 31, you can get your hands on a no-cost upgrade to Windows 10 through an exception made for those who seek assistive technologies.

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If you're not ready to part with your Windows 10 PC, there's a way to get another year of security updates without paying the $30 fee.