Microsoft to end free Windows 10 download today

It has generated a mixed reception from users and sparked controversy over the way it collects data from personal computers, but Microsoft's latest operating system is about to get more expensive. The software giant has been offering Windows 10 to users for free over the past year, but the free download period is now due to end in just a few hours. From tomorrow Windows 10 will cost between 99.99- 189.99 ( 119- 200) to download, depending on the version you buy. Microsoft has also introduced a smart assistant, similar to Siri, called Cortana. To use Cortana, users simply type a question into a search box on the taskbar, or can even verbally ask a question into the computer's microphone The company has been pushing hard to encourage users to upgrade to the new operating system.