Warning: Your tech expires soon

June 21, 2025

By Kim Komando

Your computer is behaving just fine, right? Opening apps, playing videos, checking email. Life’s good. But one day, without a single pop-up or beep, it’ll just … stop getting security updates. No ceremony. No goodbye. Just silence. From that moment on, it’s basically a digital sitting duck for hackers.

Whether you’re using a Windows PC or a Mac, it’s time to check if your system’s still getting those crucial security patches.

Don’t worry, I’ll make this easy.

Let’s start with Windows

If you’re running Windows 10, you’ve got a ticking clock above your keyboard. Microsoft is pulling the plug on Oct. 14, 2025, which is only four months away. After that, you’ll either need to upgrade to Windows 11 or buy into Microsoft’s “Extended Security Updates” plan.

Now here’s the kicker: That extended support is designed for big companies with IT departments and contracts, not you checking email at the kitchen counter. 

So unless you plan to moonlight as a network administrator, your best bet is to upgrade now, if your hardware supports it.

Not sure? Head over to endoflife.date/windows. 

Now let’s talk Mac 

Apple usually supports the last three versions of macOS, and as of this moment, that’s Sequoia (just announced), Sonoma and Ventura. If you’re running Monterey or anything older? Sorry, it stopped getting updates in September 2024. You’re out of the safety zone.

The good news? If your Mac isn’t too old, you can probably just upgrade it. Click the Apple icon > About This Mac, then go to Software Update. If there’s a newer version waiting, install it. Done.

Oh, and don’t forget to back up your files. Get 10TB of backup space for just $18 at Total Drive. This is important especially if your device is a few years old. They never go out with a bang, it’s always at the worst possible time.

Check your Mac’s death date at endoflife.date/macos.

Need a new computer?

If your Mac or PC can’t update to a supported version, it’s time to start shopping. Don’t wait until something crashes or a virus hits. Last-minute computer shopping is never fun.

I did the heavy lifting for you. I’ve got a list of handpicked, Komando-approved laptops and desktops. Ones that will be supported well into 2026 and beyond. Shop now while you’re thinking about it.

👉 Click here to check out my Amazon recommendations. You can also click the “Follow” button so you get alerts on any updates. Love that for you!

☠️ Remember, never challenge death to a pillow fight unless you’re prepared for the Reaper cushions!

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