While Windows 10's end-of-support, which coincidentally will also revoke support for Microsoft 365 apps on older systems, will push users to Windows 11, it will do so begrudgingly. In its present state, at least regarding its image, Windows 11 will be an operating system most people tolerate but never fully embrace.

Microsoft urges users to upgrade to Windows 11 as key apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will stop receiving updates later this year.

Microsoft has announced that the final day it will offer security support for Word, Excel, and Powerpoint on Windows 10 will be Oct. 14.

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While support will end for Office apps on Windows 10 in October, it doesn’t mean the apps will suddenly stop working. Microsoft notes in a support document that was updated in D

Microsoft 365 app has been rebranded to Microsoft 365 Copilot. While the change feels unnecessary, it brings significant AI-driven updates and UI improvements.

Microsoft has now made it clear that support for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10 will cease at the same time as support for the older operating system.

Microsoft will end support for Microsoft 365 for Windows 10 this October, so you'll need to buy a new Windows 11 PC.

If you're missing some of those features in Windows that Microsoft dropped, you might be able to find a replacement.

Windows 10's days are numbered. The operating system will reach end of support on October 14 th of this year, giving users less than 10 months to upgrade their systems, buy new PCs, committing to use unsupported devices,