Windows 10 is officially dying.
It's a sorrowful mention but Windows 10 security support is officially sunsetting on October 13th. With that, every new security breach will be a permanent method of success for these systems....
The clock on Windows 10 is almost out. After October 13, 2026, even the paid Extended Security Updates stop, and any machine still running Windows 10 stops getting security patches for good. That's the part that should worry you. Every new vulnerability discovered after that date stays open on your systems, with no fix coming.
An unpatched fleet is an easy target
Attackers actively hunt for machines running software that no longer receives updates, because they know the door will never be closed. If any of your business is still on Windows 10, a refresh isn't optional anymore. It's a security deadline.
The worst possible time to buy new
Here's the tricky part. This deadline lands right as memory shortages have pushed new hardware prices up hard, and that crunch is expected to last through 2026. Buying a fleet of brand-new PCs at the peak of a price spike isn't your only move.
Why refurbished earns its keep right now
Windows 11-certified refurbished business machines give you current, fully supported systems for a fraction of new pricing, and supply is deep as other companies retire their own gear. Good procurement timing saves real money here.
Microcad handles both ends
The machines you retire shouldn't pile up in a closet either. Our ITAD and refurbishment services get you supported hardware on the way in, and secure data destruction plus recovered value through buy-back on the way out.
If a Windows 10 refresh is on your list before October, it's worth planning both ends of it. Book a free consultation and let's map it out before the deadline maps it out for you. 🔄
