Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached
Briefly

Microsoft is intensifying its push for users to adopt Microsoft Accounts through mechanisms tied to Windows Backup and Microsoft Rewards. While Windows 10 initially afforded more options for local accounts, recent updates are steering users towards Windows 11, aiming for seamless transitions. Windows Backup now serves as a tool for users migrating to Windows 11 PCs, facilitating data transfer and ensuring users have a smooth experience. Microsoft suggests that existing Microsoft Account holders might already possess sufficient points to access the ESU program, further entrenching the push towards account usage.
To help make your move to a Windows 11 PC, as simple and secure as possible, we recommend using Windows Backup-built right into Windows 10.
The Windows Backup option seems intended to ease the migration to a new Windows 11 PC when the time comes.
Read at Ars Technica
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