0patch promises to keep delivering security updates to Windows 10 even after Microsoft stops next year. Should you use it? We help you decide. //

It’s a way to (likely) get some extra security on a Windows PC by blocking potential flaws from being exploited. But you’re also trusting an additional vendor’s security software. //

If you’re going to connect a Windows 10 (or Windows 7) PC to a network after it’s no longer receiving patches, you should take some security precautions. Ensure you’re using a browser that’s still getting updates on your operating system and an antivirus that’s still supported. And yes, 0patch could also be an additional layer of security against nasty flaws.

“In the short term, it is a good option to buy time, but eventually, the operating system should be upgraded to a regularly supported version,” said Kron.