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How to get Windows 10 extended security updates for free: 2 options

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2026-03-04 03:00:19

hxdbzxy / Getty Images With just a few months remaining until the Windows 10 end-of-support date, Microsoft seems to have belatedly realized that owners of tens of millions of consumer PCs running Windows 10 aren't ready to replace their old computers, and they're also not about to fork over $30 for a one-year Extended Security Updates (ESU) subscription. So today, the company waved the white flag and announced new "free enrollment options" for the ESU program, along with a description of the

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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-04 03:00:25

Last fall, Microsoft announced that individuals who wanted to keep using Windows 10 past its official end-of-support date could do so by opting into the company's Extended Security Update (ESU) program at a cost of $30 per PC. That payment would get users a single year of additional security updates. Today, less than four months before that October 14, 2025, cutoff, Microsoft is announcing additional options for people who can't or don't want to pay that fee. Individuals who want to pay $30 for

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Microsoft makes Windows 10 extended security updates free, but there’s a catch

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-04 03:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft revealed last year that it will charge consumers $30 for a year of extra security updates to Windows 10. Now, it’s allowing consumers to enroll into its Extended Security Updates (ESU) free of charge ahead of the Windows 10 end of support on October 14th. But there’s a catch. Consumers will have three options to get ESU on their personal Windows 10 PCs, and the free

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Google finally lets Android users put Chrome’s address bar on the bottom

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-04 03:00:00

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Google is starting to roll out a feature for Chrome on Android that lets users move the address bar to the bottom of the screen. It’s something that iOS Chrome users have been able to do since 2023, and it could help make the address bar more easily accessible, especially if you are using a phone with a bigger screen. “Depending on the size of your hand and your device, one a

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Roblox wants to better reward creators for bringing players back

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-04 08:00:00

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Roblox is introducing two new systems that are designed to further encourage creators to bring players onto the social games platform on a regular basis. The systems, part of what Roblox is calling Creator Rewards, will roll out beginning July 24th. One is the Daily Engagement Reward program, which gives Roblox creators 5 Robux for an “active spender” on the platform who spen

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Feds question Ford in hands-free driving investigation

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2026-03-04 08:32:37

The top federal vehicle safety regulator has sent Ford an exhaustive list of questions about its hands-free driver-assistance system known as BlueCruise. It’s the latest development in an investigation that started more than one year ago following two fatal crashes involving the software. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) sent a letter to Ford on June 18 that contains 25 questions. Many of them are basic, such as asking Ford for a

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Emergence AI’s CRAFT arrives to make it easy for enterprises to automate their entire data pipeline

venturebeat.com Carl Franzen 2026-03-04 12:00:00

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more New York City based startup Emergence AI, founded by former IBM researchers, previously made headlines for its impressive automated system that allows enterprises to type in a requested task in plain natural language and automatically create a fleet of agents to help complete it. But that’s not all the company has up its sleeve when it co

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Xbox will reportedly conduct another major round of layoffs next week

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-04 11:58:46

It seems the cuts just keep on coming within Microsoft's gaming division. A company-wide reorganization is taking place, and that's slated to include another major round of layoffs within the Xbox team. Those cuts will be confirmed next week, according to Bloomberg. Engadget has contacted Microsoft for comment. Microsoft confirmed last month that it would lay off about three percent of its total workforce across all teams, levels and regions in an attempt to streamline operations and flatten it

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Your Bitcoin Might Soon Get You a Mortgage—No, Really

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-03-04 12:34:43

In a move that should send a chill down the spine of anyone who remembers 2008, the man now in charge of regulating a huge chunk of the U.S. housing market wants to see if your crypto holdings—like Bitcoin or Solana—should count when Americans apply for a mortgage. That’s right: your dog-themed coin stash might one day help you buy a house. Bill Pulte, the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), announced the plan on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “We will study t

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The 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth gamepad drops to $15 ahead of Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-04 17:00:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon Prime Day deals are already popping up online, and one of the best ones we've found so far is on a teeny, tiny 8BitDo controller. The 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth gamepad is on sale for only $15 right now, which is $10 off its usual price and a record low. It comes in green and blue,

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Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? Here are your options before it all ends in 3 months

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2026-03-04 17:47:00

Microsoft / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Have you decided what to do with your Windows 10 PCs when they reach their official end-of-support date three months from now? I know some people who are convinced that Microsoft will back down at the last minute and extend that deadline. Take this prediction to the bank: That's not gonna happen. Also: How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 - 2 free options The end date is right there on the Microsoft Support document that list

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Finding a 27-year-old easter egg in the Power Mac G3 ROM

news.ycombinator.com Doug Brown 2026-03-04 16:06:45

I was recently poking around inside the original Power Macintosh G3’s ROM and accidentally discovered an easter egg that nobody has documented until now. This story starts with me on a lazy Sunday using Hex Fiend in conjunction with Eric Harmon’s Mac ROM template (ROM Fiend) to look through the resources stored in the Power Mac G3’s ROM. This ROM was used in the beige desktop, minitower, and all-in-one G3 models from 1997 through 1999. As I write this post in mid-2025, I’m having a really diff

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If You Have a Mac or PC, This 15″ External Monitor Is Almost Free on Amazon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-04 17:25:55

If you own a PC or a Mac, you might catch yourself longing for additional screen real estate, especially if your laptop has only a 13-, 15-, or 17-inch display. Doubling your screen area or expanding your workspace without lugging around a big traditional monitor can prove to be quite a hurdle. Luckily, the introduction of ultra-portable lightweight monitors has made this easier than ever before and the devices are quickly becoming an Amazon bestseller. The KYY portable 15-inch monitor, for exa

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This Billionaire Turned a Software Firm Into a $42 Billion Bitcoin Whale

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-03-04 17:58:55

Michael Saylor doesn’t just believe in Bitcoin. He’s betting his entire company on it. On Saturday, the billionaire founder of MicroStrategy, once a sleepy business software firm, announced he had bought another 245 bitcoins for around $26 million, paying an average of $105,856 per coin. That brings MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings to a jaw-dropping 592,345 BTC, acquired for $41.87 billion at an average cost of $70,681 per coin. Saylor posted the update to his 4.4 million followers on X, bragg

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Microsoft planning ‘major’ Xbox layoffs next week

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-04 17:17:05

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is planning to cut jobs in the company’s Xbox gaming business, as early as next week. I first reported in Notepad earlier this month that Microsoft was planning Xbox layoffs “potentially by the end of the month,” and now Bloomberg says a round of “major layoffs” is due next week. I understand managers at Microsoft have been briefed about Xbox cuts and wider layoffs i

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Creative clash pauses McConaughey & Harrelson Apple TV+ comedy series

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-04 22:55:20

Apple TV+ has halted production for its upcoming untitled “brothers” comedy starring Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar, The Lost Bus) and Woody Harrelson (True Detective, Natural Born Killers). Here’s what happened. Creative differences on season conclusion halt production According to an exclusive report by Deadline’s Nellie Andreeva, filming on the project was suspended late last week, with the cast sent home. The production hiccup is due to the departure of showrunner David West Read (Schi

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A week in Xbox VR with Microsoft and Meta’s new $399 headset

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-04 22:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft and Meta announced an Xbox-branded Quest VR headset last year, and it’s going on sale today for $399.99. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is a custom colorway VR headset that comes bundled with an Xbox wireless controller, matching Touch Plus controllers, and three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. I’ve been using the Quest 3S Xbox Edition over the past week, and I wa

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Spotify’s much hated ‘Create’ button could soon go away, if you want it to (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-05 03:02:11

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify introduced a “Create” button in its app’s bottom navigation, but the move sparked widespread user backlash. Code within the latest app release suggests the company is listening to user feedback, as it could soon give users an option to hide the Create button. This opt-out toggle is not yet live, nor has Spotify officially confirmed it. Old habits die hard, and Spotify is learning this the hard way. The service introduced the “Create” button on it

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T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service launches on July 23

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-05 03:00:50

T-Mobile's satellite service, or simply called T-Satellite, with Starlink will be available across the US starting on July 23, even to customers of other carriers. The company said the service can cover 500,000 square miles of area that traditional carriers can't reach, which are mostly remote locations far from cell towers. T-Satellite will support texting for both Android and iOS devices at launch. Android owners will also be able to send MMS, images and short audio clips from the start, while

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Circular Microcomputers embedded and powered by repurposed smartphone components

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-05 00:10:42

Citronics provides synchronized streaming displays that can be placed on objects. Artists and companies use them today to create immersive digital experience inspiring sustainability, using repurposed screens.

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After successfully entering Earth’s atmosphere, a European spacecraft is lost

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-05 03:32:24

A European company that seeks to develop orbital spacecraft for cargo, and eventually humans, took a step forward this week with a test flight that saw its "Mission Possible" vehicle power up and fly successfully in orbit before making a controlled reentry into Earth's atmosphere. However, after encountering an "issue," the Exploration Company lost contact with its spacecraft a few minutes before touchdown in the ocean. In an update on LinkedIn Tuesday morning, the company characterized the te

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Goldman Sachs and Citadel back crypto firm Digital Asset in $135 million funding round

cnbc.com Ryan Browne 2026-03-05 11:59:54

Crypto company Digital Asset said Tuesday that it's netted $135 million in funding from a raft of major names in banking and finance. The firm, which touts itself as a regulated crypto player, said it raised the fresh cash in a funding round co-led by DRW and Tradeweb, with Goldman Sachs , BNP Paribas and Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities also investing. The investment highlights how large financial institutions are embedding themselves in the once murky world of cryptocurrencies. Previously a

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Why you should always put your phone face down on a table (hint: it's not just about being polite)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-03-05 10:30:13

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET A friend of mine recently told me, "I always keep my phone on silent mode… which doesn't matter because I compulsively look at it every three minutes anyway." He's not the only one. From becoming a text addict to having full-blown smartphone dependency, the urge to look at and interact with our "flat things" has been deeply ingrained into our collective behavior for some time now. Also: Best early Prime Day deals 2025: 30+ sales on tech products live now Monitoring your p

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This proxy provider I tested is the best for web scraping - and it's not IPRoyal or MarsProxies

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-03-05 12:00:14

ZDNET's key takeaways Proxy service platform Oxylabs offers an enormous pool of ethically-sourced residential proxies, meaning you're likely to get good quality data without pushback from the sites you're visiting. Oxylabs' mix of API and AI made it easy for us to run test calls, and should provide a solid foundation for scraping apps. Oxylabs has excellent documentation and videos, which should help you get up and running with their tools It's a straightforward process. View now at Oxylabs

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What tech titans Linus Torvalds and Bill Gates talked about in their first meeting

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2026-03-05 12:00:19

Microsoft/Mark Russinovich Boy, do I wish I had been at this dinner. For decades, Microsoft and Linux fought like cats and dogs. However, while the conflict has cooled down, and Microsoft loves Linux these days, the two leaders, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds, had never met… until now. Also: Your jump from Windows 10 to Linux gets easier with KDE Plasma 6.4 Mark Russinovich, Microsoft Azure CTO, decided it would be neat if he could somehow get the pair and Dave

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Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food, study finds

news.ycombinator.com Sandee Lamotte 2026-03-05 12:08:11

Food & health Corporate news Pollution See all topics Follow Ripping the plastic wrap from the meat or prepackaged fruit and veggies you purchased at the grocery store may contaminate your food with micro- and nanoplastics, according to new research. Plastic contamination may also occur when you’re unwrapping deli meat and cheese, steeping a tea bag in hot water, or opening cartons of milk or orange juice. Glass bottles and jars with a plastic-coated metal closure may also shed microscopic bit

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Removal of unwanted drivers from Windows Update

news.ycombinator.com Follow This Blog Board To Get Notified When There'S New Activity 2026-03-01 00:38:28

This blog post is intended to notify all Windows Hardware program partners that Microsoft has taken a strategic initiative to clean up legacy drivers published on Windows Update to reduce security and compatibility risks. The rationale behind this initiative is to ensure that we have the optimal set of drivers on Windows Update that cater to a variety of hardware devices across the windows ecosystem, while making sure that Microsoft Windows security posture is not compromised. This initiative in

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TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G Review: A Pleasing Matte Screen

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-03-05 14:33:00

Everyone wants to filter out blue light. Whether through your glasses, laptop, or smartphone, companies have hopped on the bandwagon to integrate blue light blockers to cut the wavelength from reaching your eyes. The claim is to help improve sleep and reduce eyestrain, even though studies have yet to find these blockers effective. TCL is one such company. It has been manufacturing phones and tablets with its “Nxtpaper” LCD technology for a few years, and the third generation in the TCL 60 XE Nx

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Windows 11’s indicators for volume and brightness can soon be moved out of the way

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-05 11:16:58

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 that will let you move hardware indicators pop-ups like volume and screen brightness to the top-left and top-center positions of a display. The customization feature is part of a new Dev Channel build of Windows 11 that also includes a new Recall homepage that lists the top three apps and websites you’ve used in a 24-hour period.

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Finally, an Android tablet that can truly replace my iPad Pro for work

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2026-03-05 15:00:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The OnePlus Pad 3 starts at $699 for the 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage configuration. It's got a larger battery and display this year, as well as an updated Qualcomm chipset. The tablet is an OLED panel, a fingerprint scanner, and a floating keyboard case away from perfect. View now at OnePlus Unless OnePlus reconsiders launching a foldable phone this year, the new Pad 3 may arguably be the company's most ambitious product in 2025. It has a bigger screen, a bigger bat

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How to get Windows 10 extended security updates for free: 2 options

Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached

Microsoft makes Windows 10 extended security updates free, but there’s a catch

Google finally lets Android users put Chrome’s address bar on the bottom

Roblox wants to better reward creators for bringing players back

Feds question Ford in hands-free driving investigation

Emergence AI’s CRAFT arrives to make it easy for enterprises to automate their entire data pipeline

Xbox will reportedly conduct another major round of layoffs next week

Your Bitcoin Might Soon Get You a Mortgage—No, Really

The 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth gamepad drops to $15 ahead of Prime Day

Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? Here are your options before it all ends in 3 months

Finding a 27-year-old easter egg in the Power Mac G3 ROM

If You Have a Mac or PC, This 15″ External Monitor Is Almost Free on Amazon

This Billionaire Turned a Software Firm Into a $42 Billion Bitcoin Whale

Microsoft planning ‘major’ Xbox layoffs next week

Creative clash pauses McConaughey & Harrelson Apple TV+ comedy series

A week in Xbox VR with Microsoft and Meta’s new $399 headset

Spotify’s much hated ‘Create’ button could soon go away, if you want it to (APK teardown)

T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service launches on July 23

Circular Microcomputers embedded and powered by repurposed smartphone components

After successfully entering Earth’s atmosphere, a European spacecraft is lost

Goldman Sachs and Citadel back crypto firm Digital Asset in $135 million funding round

Why you should always put your phone face down on a table (hint: it's not just about being polite)

This proxy provider I tested is the best for web scraping - and it's not IPRoyal or MarsProxies

What tech titans Linus Torvalds and Bill Gates talked about in their first meeting

Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food, study finds

Removal of unwanted drivers from Windows Update

TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G Review: A Pleasing Matte Screen

Windows 11’s indicators for volume and brightness can soon be moved out of the way

Finally, an Android tablet that can truly replace my iPad Pro for work

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