Last week we finally saw the very first version of Windows 10 go through its complete lifecycle. Microsoft says if you have the original Windows 10 installed, it will reach “end of servicing” — no more security patches — in May. We’ve seen masses of sometimes-conflicting information about branches and servicing, as well as how and when Microsoft will cut off patches, but now the rubber has finally met the road.
Based on that death announcement, we can finally draw some conclusions about the longevity of Windows 10 versions — and, by implication, what you need to do in order to stay ahead of the bullet.
