Microsoft has published the requirements for extending security to Windows 10 systems for one year and you can get it for free if you use Windows Backup to back up your PC to Microsoft's cloud. The details are here: https://www.ghacks.net/2025/07/24/how-to-extend-windows-10-support-by-a-year/ Note that the free option requires that your PC be connected to a Microsoft account and have OneDrive active (at least at the time of enrollment). Note also that data backed up to OneDrive will probably be used by Microsoft for Ai training, which shouldn't be of great concern to most people, but if you are really concerned about it, take note. Jan Werner __________ On 7/15/2025 12:33 PM, AI Zuckerman via Hidden-discuss wrote: > Hi Hidden Techies, > > I need help making this transition for my PC and laptop. > > The key issue is whether the devices have the technology required to > make the upgrade. > > If not, what can I do? I am hoping it does not mean purchasing other > computers. > > You likely know that I have until October 1, I believe, to make this > transition. > > You can post answers to the list so others in my position get > your advice. If you are willing to help me directly then please call me > at 413-362-4392. > > best, > > Amy Zuckerman > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members > page on the Hidden Tech Web site. > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members