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Software updates? They’re like that nagging reminder to floss—annoying but crucial. October 14 marked the end of free Windows 10 support, but Europe’s getting a break: Microsoft’s offering one year of free extended security updates for EEA users, ditching the $30 fee. Campaigners are pushing the EU to fight software obsolescence as Microsoft halts automatic updates.

The big Patch Tuesday dropped fixes for 167 CVEs, the largest ever, including critical ones like CVE-2025-24990. It covers Windows 11’s 2025 Update too. For older systems, there’s KB5066835 for Windows 11 build 26100.6899, with AI component tweaks. And Adobe’s in on it, as threats evolve.

In the US, folks are urged to jump to Windows 11 for security, but Europe’s leniency might keep more on 10. We got practical stuff: how to handle the transition, or why cumulative updates like KB5066837 for legacy versions matter. It’s a mixed bag—exciting AI integrations, but real worries about e-waste from forced upgrades.

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