Windows 10 surprise update raises questions on support strategy

Windows 10 may soon receive a small calendar update, as noted by Windows Latest, citing a discovery by user Phantomofearth described on the X platform. In the Insider program, in the test build 19045.5435, code was discovered that changes the calendar interface with the clock, and it should be included in the stable release of Windows 10 next month.

The change is not difficult to notice. If the update goes live, Windows 10 will receive a refreshed calendar that visually resembles that of Windows 11. For some, it may become slightly less functional, as the clock will lose the seconds indicator, which many might find inconvenient.

More interesting than the calendar update in Windows 10 itself is that such changes are being implemented, especially since the system is losing security support in October of this year and should not have received feature updates for a long time. With such moves, Microsoft creates some confusion and gives the impression that it doesn't have a specific plan for the further development of Windows 10, although officially, everything has been clear for a long time.

Given the upcoming end of Windows 10 support, it is worth considering your decision by October on how to proceed with your computer. Generally, upgrading to Windows 11 is recommended to maintain security and feature updates, but not everyone is interested in or can fully implement it due to the absence of a TPM module on their computer.

For such cases, Microsoft also plans for the possibility of extending Windows 10 support for a fee, but in practice, this is more of a solution for organizations and companies where migration is not feasible within the standard time, i.e., by October 2025. Unfortunately, others should consider purchasing a new computer or switching to other systems to maintain security.