The Business Owner's IT Podcast Ep. 68 - Windows 10 Is Dead: What To Do Now

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10. No more security patches, compliance coverage, or software updates. In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down exactly what this means for your business, your cybersecurity insurance, and your next steps toward Windows 11.💻 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why Windows 10 Is Dead. What to Do Now is critical for every business owner.✅ What “end of life” really means and how it affects compliance (HIPAA, CMMC, FTC Safeguards, CIS Controls).✅ The real risks of staying on unsupported systems.✅ How Extended Security Updates (ESU) licenses work, and if they’re worth it.✅ How to check whether your computers are Windows 11-ready (TPM 2.0 & Secure Boot).✅ What’s new in Windows 11: Copilot AI, Zero Trust Security & Defender Integration.⚙️ Don’t wait until it’s too late.Staying on Windows 10 could expose your business to data breaches, insurance denials, and compliance violations. Now’s the time to plan your upgrade and secure your systems before attackers strike.🎁 Toys For Tots:It's that time of year again, Tech Champions, but this time, we're championing for the children! ❤️Unique Computing Solutions is proud to support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program this holiday season. We're collecting new, unwrapped toys from Thursday, October 16th, through Thursday, December 11th, with all donations being delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps on Friday, December 12th.Every toy helps make a difference. Let's bring smiles and holiday cheer to children in need throughout our community!✨ How to Donate:🎁 Drop off toys at our office:📍 10057 W. Lincoln Hwy. | Frankfort, IL 60423📦 Ship toys directly to us.🚗 Or schedule a pickup with one of our UCS technicians.📞 Have questions or need help? Call us at 708-922-9444.Let's make this holiday season one filled with kindness, joy, and giving. 💙Not near us? Find a dropoff location near you : https://www.toysfortots.org/find-your-local-chapter/Subscribe for more weekly insights from The Business Owner's IT Podcast, your hub for practical tech strategies that help business owners stay ahead.Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-computing-solutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957