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The Microsoft 365 2026 Deprecation Deadline Tracker
Every material Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Entra ID deprecation landing in 2026 — EWS, SMTP AUTH basic auth, Identity Protection risk policies, Azure ACS and more — in date order, with what breaks and the one fix that keeps you ahead of each deadline.
Windows 10 ESU Extended to October 2027: What Changed, What It Costs, and How to Decide
Microsoft has quietly extended the Windows 10 consumer Extended Security Updates program by a full year — coverage now runs through 12 October 2027, and enrollment stays open until the program ends. But the business ESU terms have not changed: Year 2 starts in October 2026 at $122 per device, and late joiners must buy Year 1 retroactively. Here is exactly what changed, what it costs for home users and organisations, the free paths most admins overlook, and a decision framework for the October deadline.