Tag: Windows lifecycle


  • 0patch on Windows 10: promises vs reality after end-of-life warnings

    0patch on Windows 10: promises vs reality after end-of-life warnings

    Introduction: 0patch as a last-resort option for Windows 10 As Windows 10 nears the end of official support, many users seek alternatives to traditional updates. 0patch positions itself as a lightweight, ongoing fix for security flaws without requiring a full operating system upgrade. This article reviews how 0patch performs in practice, what it promises, and…

  • Windows 10 ESU Extension: Free Security Updates for the EEA—But Not for All

    Windows 10 ESU Extension: Free Security Updates for the EEA—But Not for All

    Overview: A Free Security Update Isn’t Across the Board With Microsoft signaling the end of mainstream support for Windows 10, there has been intense scrutiny over whether the company will keep offering security updates. A notable outcome has emerged in the European Economic Area (EEA): a one-year extension that delivers free security updates for Windows…