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Which Microsoft 365 Plan Do I Actually Need for My Business? Basic vs Standard vs Premium in 2026
Microsoft 365 Business Basic covers email, Teams and web apps; Business Standard adds the desktop Office suite; Business Premium adds the security and device-management layer most small businesses are missing — Entra ID P1, Intune, Defender for Business and Defender for Office 365. With the July 2026 price increase now in effect and new capabilities rolling into every tier, here is what each plan actually includes, what it costs, and a decision framework for picking the right one — including when to skip the Business plans entirely and go enterprise.
Windows 10 ESU Extended to October 2027: What Changed, What It Costs, and How to Decide
Microsoft has quietly extended the Windows 10 consumer Extended Security Updates program by a full year — coverage now runs through 12 October 2027, and enrollment stays open until the program ends. But the business ESU terms have not changed: Year 2 starts in October 2026 at $122 per device, and late joiners must buy Year 1 retroactively. Here is exactly what changed, what it costs for home users and organisations, the free paths most admins overlook, and a decision framework for the October deadline.