With one year to go until Windows 10 end of life, here's what businesses should do to prepare

"Security should be top of mind, Haskew said. While Windows 10 won't come to a complete halt next October, there will generally be no updates or patches for the OS. This leaves those yet to migrate vulnerable, as IT teams will have to deal with more bugs and may be left open to cyber attacks."

"Last year, analysts warned that Windows 10 EOL could lead to a torrent of e-waste as up to 240 million PCs were left destined for the scrap heap."

"If not, there are options - consider switching to different operating software like Google's OS Flex, which can transform your old Windows-based device into a Chromebook."

"Make it a priority to back up any files, he said, to avoid the risk of data loss during the migration process. In addition, businesses should responsibly recycle unwanted equipment."

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