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Windows Central
Windows Central
Technology
Kevin Okemwa

Windows 10's October shutdown is fueling a "programmed obsolescence" outrage with a wave of e‑waste concerns —"I will not be buying a new PC just because of updates"

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 on a white desk showing Windows 10 desktop.

Tensions seem to be at an all-time high for Windows 10 users, especially for those who can't upgrade to Windows 11 pending its predecessor's end-of-life status, which is slated to take place in just a little over a month from now, on October 14, 2025.

Recently, multiple users lodged complaints that they aren't able to sign up for Microsoft's extended security updates program for Windows 10 amid the tight deadline, but the company has since confirmed that it will be available for all users before it cuts support for the expiring operating system.

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