Consumer Reports asks Microsoft to keep supporting Windows 10

Consumer Reports has called on Microsoft to extend the October 14th deadline for the end of free security updates for Windows 10 computers. The organization argues that this move will "strand millions of consumers" whose machines are incompatible with Windows 11. Data suggests that around 46.2% of people worldwide still use Windows 10, and 200 to 400 million PCs cannot be upgraded to Windows 11 due to hardware requirements. Consumer Reports claims Microsoft's stance is "hypocritical," as it urges customers to upgrade for better cybersecurity, but then leaves Windows 10 devices vulnerable. The organization also criticizes Microsoft's $30 fee for a one-year extension and the free support options that force people to use Microsoft products. Consumer Reports asks Microsoft to continue providing free support for Windows 10 until more people have upgraded to Windows 11. The Public Interest Research Group has also petitioned for an extended deadline, warning that "as many as 400 million perfectly good computers that can't upgrade to Windows 11 will be thrown out."