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If youre running a Windows 10 PC, check that you download the latest update right now.

The dirty dozen

Microsoft is ending Windows 10 security updates this October.

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If you’re keen to keep using your box, one of thebest antivirus softwareoptions is your best defense.

Did I say six active attacks before?

Well, thats sort of true, but there are another six critical flaws that Microsoft is stomping out.

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A ticking time bomb?

I know that sub-headline is a little dramatic, but let me explain.

You see, the fix for these is simple now:just patch your system.

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Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.

For starters, that is going to be a catastrophic landfill problem.

Ultimately, that level of migration to Windows 11 is just too slow.

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Do the right thing here.

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