Microsoft’s extra year of Windows 10 security updates isn’t a “viable solution” for the 400 million PCs that can’t upgrade to Windows 11 — “It’s obvious users are frustrated and feel yanked around.”
The action has sparked criticism from users, leading the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) to launch a petition urging Microsoft to rethink its plan to discontinue support for Windows 10. The group warns that this decision could negatively impact Microsoft’s sustainability objectives and potentially cause “the largest increase in discarded computers ever,” as it will likely result in a significant number of computers becoming obsolete.