Windows 10 support has ended, but here's how to get an extra year for free

Here is a 168-word summary of the key points from the news article: Microsoft has ended official support for Windows 10, meaning security updates will no longer be provided by default. However, there are three options to extend the life of Windows 10 for an additional year: 1. Upgrade to Windows 11 for free if your PC is compatible. 2. Buy a new PC with Windows 11 pre-installed. 3. Enroll in the free Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. The article focuses on the third option, which allows Windows 10 users to receive security updates for an extra year. To do this, you need to make sure your PC is up-to-date, use an administrator account, and sign up for ESU through the Windows Update settings. There are a couple caveats - the free ESU enrollment requires linking your Windows account to Microsoft's cloud services, and the free data backup is limited to 5GB. But overall, this provides a simple way for many Windows 10 users to keep their systems secure for another year before needing to upgrade.