Update, Sept. 23, 2025: Reached for comment, a Microsoft spokesperson told ZDNET the company has nothing to share at this time. Consumer Reports CR, the venerable consumer rights organization known for its in depth product testing, 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.