Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Security Updates Amid Transition to Windows 11

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Microsoft is offering Windows 10 users a free year of security updates through a cloud backup method using OneDrive, as an alternative to paying $30 for extended security support, with options to extend support until October 2026. This move helps users stay protected while delaying the upgrade to Windows 11, despite potential storage limitations with OneDrive.
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