Is your business still running on old software? You might be using applications that are about to reach their "End of Life" (EOL) without even knowing it. In this episode of "Breaking Down I.T. with Steve," we're talking about the ticking clock on widely used software like Windows 10, Microsoft Office, and QuickBooks Desktop.
We’ll break down the key EOL dates you need to know:
Windows 10: Support ends October 14, 2025.
Microsoft Office 2016 & 2019: Support for these versions ends October 14, 2025.
QuickBooks Desktop (2021 versions and older): Many services for these versions will be discontinued after May 31, 2024.
So, why is this a big deal? We'll explain exactly what "End of Life" means for your business. After these dates, the software will no longer receive critical security updates or patches. This leaves your entire network wide open to new viruses, malware, and cyberattacks that hackers are specifically looking for. Using EOL software is like leaving your front door unlocked in a bad neighborhood—it's just a matter of time before a threat exploits the known vulnerabilities.
Tune in to learn what you need to do now to protect your data and stay up to date.
