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Windows 10 Security Patch Enrollment Hurdles: Free and Paid Paths Detailed

Microsoft’s Extended Security Update program for Windows 10 provides critical patches post-support, but some users report the enrollment option is missing. Solutions range from verifying system settings to advanced registry edits, with a free option available for those who sync their settings to the cloud.

Navigating Windows 10’s Post-Support Security Landscape

For the millions of users continuing with Windows 10 after its official end-of-support date, securing ongoing protection is paramount. According to reports, Microsoft is offering an Extended Security Update (ESU) program to deliver critical and important security patches for an additional year. Enrollment is typically managed through the Windows Update section in Settings, but sources indicate that many users are not seeing the option to enroll, prompting the need for various fixes.

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NASA Earth Observation Data Now Accessible Through Microsoft’s Azure Cloud Platform

Microsoft has integrated NASA’s comprehensive Earth observation archives into its Azure cloud platform. The move provides researchers with petabytes of environmental data alongside AI tools for advanced analysis of climate patterns and land use changes.

Major Environmental Data Migration to Cloud Platform

Microsoft has reportedly made NASA’s extensive Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) dataset available through its Azure cloud services, according to recent reports. The data is accessible via the technology giant’s Planetary Computer platform, marking a significant expansion of cloud-based environmental research capabilities.