End of support, not end of use: Breathing new life into electronic devices
June 16, 2025
Hello dear Good News community,
In my grandpa-in-law’s former study, it’s still there: an old computer with a CRT monitor, keyboard, and tower. When you switch it on, that familiar soft humming sound fills the room — and after all these decades, it still works. So why throw it away if it’s still running? That’s the thinking behind the global initiative “End of 10,” which helps Windows 10 users breathe new life into their aging devices. Because on October 14, 2025, official support for Windows 10 will come to an end.
Enjoy reading, Selina
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Initiative aims to save Windows 10 computers from the scrapyard
On October 14, 2025, support for Windows 10 will officially end. As a result, an estimated 200 to 400 million computers worldwide could become electronic waste. The international initiative “End of 10” aims to prevent this – helping Windows 10 users breathe new life into their aging devices. Source: RESET
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