Don't want to fork over $30 to keep getting Windows 10 security updates? Microsoft is offering a couple of ways to avoid the fee, but customers in Europe get the best deal.

You won’t have to enable Windows Backup to get extended Windows 10 security updates in the European Economic Area.

Update KB5066198 will be the last non-security update for Windows 10. It's now available as an optional install.

Four years ago, Microsoft declared its intention to discontinue support for some people running Windows on older PCs. That wasn't nearly enough notice, according to the consumer rights organization.

Private customers should only receive security updates for Windows 10 in exchange for money or data. Consumer advocates force Microsoft to provide them for free.

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