Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates: Free? Not So Fast.

Microsoft announced free extended security updates for some Windows 10 users, but with a catch: a Microsoft account is required, and enrollment happens via Windows Backup or Microsoft Rewards. This is seen as a strategic move by Microsoft to nudge users towards Windows 11, though updates continue even after account sign-out or discontinuing Windows Backup use. The seemingly free updates mask a push for Microsoft account integration, strengthening its ecosystem control.