ITS News - October 2025
Windows 10 Support Is Ending — What That Means for You
On October 14th, Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows 10. Don’t worry — your computer isn’t going to suddenly stop working. It will still turn on, and you’ll still be able to use it just like you do today.
The bigger concern is what happens over time. Without Microsoft’s regular security updates, Windows 10 computers will become easier for hackers to break into. And as the months go by, some programs may start running poorly or stop working altogether.
To help with the transition, Microsoft is offering an Extended Security Updates program. This lets you keep getting important security updates for Windows 10 for a small fee, but only for a limited time. It doesn’t add new features, and it isn’t meant to be permanent — just a short-term safety net while you plan your upgrade to Windows 11.
👉What should you do? If you’re still running Windows 10, now is the time to start planning your upgrade path. Contact us today and we’ll help you review your options, keep your system secure, and make the move to Windows 11 as smooth as possible.
Tech or Treat: A Smarter Spin on Halloween
Halloween is usually all about costumes, candy, and spooky fun — but in some places, there’s a new twist: Tech or Treat. Instead of just trick-or-treating, families visit stations that mix candy with hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Kids might get to code a robot, explore virtual reality, or try a mini science experiment — all while still walking away with a treat bag full of goodies.
Events like this are popping up across the country as a way to spark curiosity in technology at a young age. They take the excitement of Halloween and channel it into something that can inspire the next generation of innovators. It’s proof that learning and fun don’t have to be separate — sometimes, they can go hand in hand.
At its core, Tech or Treat is about showing kids (and adults, too!) that technology doesn’t have to be intimidating — it can be playful, creative, and engaging. And who knows? The next child who codes a robot at a Tech or Treat station might grow up to be the engineer behind the next breakthrough we all use every day.
Whether you’re carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, or tinkering with gadgets this season, we hope your Halloween is full of both fun and inspiration. 🎃👻💻
IT Services = Smarter Documentation
This month we’re rolling out a project that may not sound flashy, but makes a big difference: better IT documentation. Too often, critical details like server logins, network maps, and software subscriptions are scattered across sticky notes, emails, or just someone’s memory.
We’re building a standardized documentation template that pulls everything together in one secure, organized place. We’re testing it internally now, and soon we’ll be offering it as a service to our clients.
The goal is simple: give businesses peace of mind knowing their IT information is accessible, secure, and ready when they need it. Stay tuned — or reach out if you’d like to be among the first to try it!
📞 Book now to avoid fall slowdowns or costly surprises.
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