Microsoft Updates Windows 10 and Security
Microsoft Updates Windows 10 and Security
Microsoft 更新 Windows 10 與安全性
Introduction
Microsoft has new dates for Windows 10 updates. They are also changing some security keys for computers.
Microsoft 公佈了 Windows 10 更新的新日期。他們也將更改電腦的一些安全性金鑰。
Main Body
Some security keys expire in June 2026. These keys keep the computer safe when it starts. New computers from 2024 have the new keys. Old computers need an update to stay safe.
部分安全性金鑰將於 2026 年 6 月到期。這些金鑰可確保電腦在啟動時的安全。2024 年後的新電腦已配備新金鑰。舊電腦則需要更新以維持安全。
Microsoft also changed the end date for Windows 10. Now, home users can get security updates until October 12, 2027. This is because many people still use Windows 10.
Microsoft 亦更改了 Windows 10 的結束日期。現在，家庭用戶可獲得安全性更新至 2027 年 10 月 12 日。這是因為仍有許多人使用 Windows 10。
Some people cannot use Windows 11. Their computers are too old or too expensive to change. Businesses can pay for updates until 2028.
有些人無法使用 Windows 11。他們的電腦太舊，或更換成本太高。企業用戶可以付费獲取更新至 2028 年。
Conclusion
Microsoft is updating security keys and giving Windows 10 users more time.
Microsoft 正在更新安全性金鑰，並給予 Windows 10 用戶更多時間。
Vocabulary Learning
🗓️ The 'Time' Logic
In this text, we see how to talk about the future using simple words.
The Pattern: [Something] + [Date/Year]
- June 2026 A specific month and year.
- October 12, 2027 A exact day, month, and year.
Opposites for Beginners
Notice how the text separates things by age:
- New (2024) Old (Too old to change)
Useful Words for A2
- Stay safe: To keep something protected.
- Until: Up to a specific time (Stop here 2028).
Vocabulary Learning
Microsoft Changes Windows 10 Support Dates and Secure Boot Security Certificates
Microsoft 更改 Windows 10 支援日期與 Secure Boot 安全憑證
Introduction
Microsoft has extended the time that users can receive security updates for Windows 10 and has started replacing important Secure Boot security certificates.
Microsoft 延長了使用者接收 Windows 10 安全更新的時間，並開始更換重要的 Secure Boot 安全憑證。
Main Body
Starting June 24, 2026, four main security certificates will expire, which means the Secure Boot system must be updated. These certificates are necessary to verify that the software starting the computer is safe. If these are not updated, users might not receive security fixes, and BitLocker-encrypted disks might stop working. To prevent these problems, Microsoft and computer manufacturers are providing new 2023-version certificates. Most new devices made from 2024 onwards already have these updates; however, older systems will need firmware updates. Users can check their current status using the Windows Security tool or PowerShell.
從 2026 年 6 月 24 日開始，四個主要的安全憑證將到期，這意味著 Secure Boot 系統必須進行更新。這些憑證是用於驗證啟動電腦的軟體是否安全。如果未更新，使用者可能無法接收安全修補程式，且 BitLocker 加密磁碟可能會停止運作。為了防止這些問題，Microsoft 與電腦製造商正提供 2023 年版本的新憑證。大多數 2024 年起生產的新裝置已包含這些更新；然而，舊系統則需要更新韌體。使用者可以使用 Windows 安全性工具或 PowerShell 檢查目前狀態。
At the same time, Microsoft has changed its support plan for Windows 10. The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for home users, which was supposed to end on October 12, 2026, has now been extended to October 12, 2027. Microsoft emphasized that this change is happening because many people still use Windows 10. This is often because their hardware is not compatible with Windows 11, specifically regarding CPU requirements and TPM modules. Furthermore, the high cost of hardware due to memory shortages has slowed the transition. While some home users may get these updates for free or a small fee, businesses must pay for volume licensing, with support available until 2028.
與此同時，Microsoft 更改了 Windows 10 的支援計劃。原定於 2026 年 10 月 12 日結束的家用使用者「擴展安全更新」(ESU) 計畫，現已延長至 2027 年 10 月 12 日。Microsoft 強調，此次變更是因為仍有許多人使用 Windows 10。這通常是因為其硬體與 Windows 11 不相容，特別是 CPU 要求與 TPM 模組。此外，記憶體短缺導致硬體成本高昂，也減緩了轉換速度。雖然部分家用使用者可能免費或支付少量費用獲取這些更新，但企業必須支付大量授權費用，支援將提供至 2028 年。
Conclusion
Microsoft is currently managing two major changes: updating boot-level security certificates and extending the final support period for Windows 10.
Microsoft 目前正處理兩項重大變更：更新啟動層級的安全憑證，以及延長 Windows 10 的最終支援期限。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Connecting Logic' Jump
At the A2 level, you likely use simple words like and, but, and because to join ideas. To reach B2, you need Logical Connectors—words that act as road signs for your reader.
Look at this shift from the text:
A2 Style: The hardware is old. Windows 11 doesn't work. (Two separate, simple facts). B2 Style: "This is often because their hardware is not compatible... Furthermore, the high cost of hardware... has slowed the transition."
🛠️ The B2 Toolkit: Beyond 'And'
| The 'Simple' Word | The 'B2 Bridge' Word | How it functions |
|---|---|---|
| And | Furthermore | Adds a stronger or more important point. |
| But | However | Signals a pivot or a contradiction. |
| So | Consequently | Shows a direct result of a previous action. |
💡 Pro-Tip: The 'Comma' Rule
Notice that in the text, however and furthermore are often followed by a comma. This creates a natural pause, making your English sound more professional and less like a list of basic sentences.
Try this mental switch:
- Instead of: "I like computers and I like gaming." Try: "I enjoy computing; furthermore, I have a passion for gaming."
- Instead of: "It is raining but I will go out." Try: "It is raining; however, I intend to go out."
Vocabulary Learning
Microsoft Adjusts Windows 10 Support Timelines and Secure Boot Certificate Protocols
微軟調整 Windows 10 支援時間表與安全啟動（Secure Boot）憑證協定
Introduction
Microsoft has extended the availability of security updates for Windows 10 and initiated the replacement of critical Secure Boot cryptographic certificates.
微軟延長了 Windows 10 安全更新的提供時間，並開始更換關鍵的安全啟動加密憑證。
Main Body
The expiration of four primary security certificates, commencing June 24, 2026, necessitates a systemic update to the Secure Boot architecture. These certificates, including the Key Enrollment Key (KEK) and the UEFI CA, are essential for validating boot-level software and maintaining the integrity of the boot chain. Failure to update these credentials would preclude the application of security fixes for pre-boot components and potentially obstruct the functionality of BitLocker-encrypted disks. To mitigate these risks, Microsoft and various Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have coordinated the deployment of 2023-version certificates. While most contemporary hardware—specifically devices manufactured from 2024 onwards—includes these updates, older systems require firmware updates. Verification of the current certificate status is available via the Windows Security utility or PowerShell commands.
由於四個主要安全憑證將於 2026 年 6 月 24 日起陸續到期，因此必須對安全啟動（Secure Boot）架構進行系統性更新。這些憑證，包括金鑰對 enrolled 鍵（KEK）與 UEFI CA，對於驗證啟動層級的軟體及維持啟動鏈的完整性至關重要。若未能更新這些憑據，將無法為預啟動組件套用安全修復，並可能妨礙 BitLocker 加密磁碟的功能。為了降低這些風險，微軟與各原廠設備製造商（OEM）已協調部署 2023 版本憑證。雖然大多數現代硬體（特別是 2024 年起製造的裝置）已包含這些更新，但舊系統仍需更新韌體。使用者可透過 Windows 安全工具或 PowerShell 命令驗證目前的憑證狀態。
Concurrent with these technical updates, Microsoft has modified its support trajectory for the Windows 10 operating system. The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for personal users, originally slated to conclude on October 12, 2026, has been extended to October 12, 2027. This policy shift is attributed to the persistent prevalence of Windows 10, which maintains a significant market share due to hardware incompatibilities with Windows 11—specifically requirements regarding CPU technology and Trusted Platform Modules (TPM)—and escalating hardware costs driven by memory shortages. While consumer access to these updates may be free in certain jurisdictions or via a nominal fee, corporate entities must utilize paid volume licensing, with business ESU availability extending through 2028.
在進行這些技術更新的同時，微軟修改了 Windows 10 作業系統的支援軌跡。原定於 2026 年 10 月 12 日結束的個人使用者擴展安全更新（ESU）計畫，已延長至 2027 年 10 月 12 日。此政策轉向歸因於 Windows 10 的持續盛行，由於硬體與 Windows 11 不相容（特別是關於 CPU 技術與可信平台模組 TPM 的要求），以及記憶體短缺導致的硬體成本上升，使其維持顯著的市場份額。雖然在某些司法管轄區，消費者獲取這些更新可能是免費或僅需支付名義費用，但企業實體必須使用付費的批量授權，而企業 ESU 的可用性將延長至 2028 年。
Conclusion
Microsoft is currently managing a dual transition involving the modernization of boot-level security certificates and a prolonged sunset period for Windows 10.
微軟目前正在管理一場雙重過渡，涉及啟動層級安全憑證的現代化，以及 Windows 10 的延長汰換期。
Vocabulary Learning
The Architecture of 'Nominality' and Formal Precision
To bridge the gap from B2 to C2, a student must move beyond descriptive language and master nominalization—the process of turning complex actions and qualities into nouns. This text is a masterclass in high-density formal prose, where the 'action' is often buried within the noun phrase to create an air of objectivity and systemic authority.
⚡ The 'Static Power' Shift
Observe the phrase: "The expiration of four primary security certificates... necessitates a systemic update."
- B2 Approach: "Four certificates are expiring, so Microsoft needs to update the system." (Verb-driven, linear, personal).
- C2 Approach: "The expiration... necessitates..." (Noun-driven, structural, impersonal).
By making "The expiration" the subject, the writer removes the human actor and focuses on the inevitability of the event. At C2, you don't just describe what happens; you describe the phenomena that drive the action.
🛠 Linguistic Dissection: Lexical Precision
| C2 Term | Nuance vs. B2 Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Preclude | Not just 'stop', but to make something impossible by removing the necessary conditions. |
| Persistent prevalence | Not just 'common', but suggests a stubborn, long-term existence despite efforts to change it. |
| Nominal fee | A specific collocation indicating a price that is very small, often for administrative reasons rather than profit. |
| Support trajectory | A metaphorical use of 'trajectory' to describe a planned path of evolution or decline. |
🖋 Syntactic Sophistication: The 'Dual Transition'
The conclusion employs a synthetic summary: "Microsoft is currently managing a dual transition involving..."
Notice how the writer encapsulates two disparate technical issues (certificates and OS support) into a single conceptual noun: "a dual transition." This ability to categorize complex reality into a precise, singular term is the hallmark of C2 proficiency. It demonstrates an ability to synthesize information rather than merely repeating it.