Consumer Reports calls Microsoft 'hypocritical' for stranding millions of Windows 10 PCs

Four years ago, Microsoft declared its intention to discontinue support for some people running Windows on older PCs. That wasn't nearly enough notice, according to the consumer rights organization.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• CR says that Windows 10's end of support will strand millions of PC owners.
• It calls Microsoft's actions "hypocritical" and cites national security concerns.
• CR also calls for continued free security updates.

Consumer Reports (CR), the venerable consumer rights organization known for its in-depth product testing, sent a letter to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella this week. The letter, authored by the nonprofit's policy fellow Stacey Higginbotham and director of technology policy Justin Brookman, expressed "concern about Microsoft's decision to end free ongoing support for Windows 10 next month."

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