Alex Omenye
Microsoft Corp.’s decision to discontinue support for the Windows 10 operating system will affect 240 million personal computers.
Even while many PCs would continue to function for years after OS support ends, there might not be much of a market for hardware without security upgrades.
Microsoft revealed that, for an undisclosed annual fee, it will continue to deliver security updates for Windows 10 devices through October 2028.
Should the extended Windows 10 support pricing structure follow historical patterns, upgrading to a newer model may prove to be more economical, hence contributing to the quantity of older computers destined for disposal.
By October 2025, Microsoft plans to stop supporting Windows 10. The upcoming operating system generation is expected to provide sophisticated artificial intelligence technology to personal computers, which could stimulate the stagnant PC market.
