The Windows 10 world is still reeling from the news that Microsoft has finally extended the end-of-life deadline from October 2025 by a further 12-months, subject to that $30 stipend of course. But it’s not available to everyone, and there are still 50 million Windows users at serious risk that need to act fast.

You'll need to spend $30 — roughly £23 — to continue to receive critical patches for security flaws and vulnerabilities in Windows 10 from next year, Microsoft has confirmed. You'll be able to enrol your Windows 10 laptop or desktop PC in the paid scheme in the coming months,

Windows 10 users will soon have to pay to keep getting security updates For the first time, Microsoft is planning to offer paid-for security updates to home users who continue to use Windows 10 beyond October 14,