With the clock counting down to October 14, 2025, millions of PCs face a stark choice: upgrade to Windows 11, pay for a short-term safety net, or keep running an increasingly risky, unsupported Windows 10—while the debate over hardware compatibility, drivers and sustainability suddenly looks...
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Microsoft’s October 14, 2025 deadline for Windows 10 support has turned what was a predictable lifecycle milestone into a full‑blown tech and policy story: PC manufacturers HP and Dell warn that roughly half of active machines still run Windows 10 and that the migration to Windows 11 will be...
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As the calendar races toward October 14, 2025, a striking and inconvenient truth has emerged: a very large portion of the global PC installed base is still running Windows 10, even as Microsoft prepares to stop issuing free security updates and feature patches for that OS. PC makers, market...
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HP’s latest quarterly results confirm a simple — and lucrative — reality: AI PCs and the Windows 11 refresh are doing heavy lifting for the Personal Systems business, and that shift is materially improving margins even as printing revenues soften.
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HP reported fiscal...
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HP’s latest quarter did more than steady investor nerves — it refocused the market’s narrative from a collapsing PC cycle to a disciplined recovery powered by AI-capable PCs, strategic supply‑chain moves and a tightly managed printing business that, for now, is holding margins within targeted...
A Southern California resident has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop Microsoft from turning off routine, free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 — a challenge that reframes a routine product‑lifecycle milestone as a flashpoint for questions about planned obsolescence, consumer...
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Dell’s push into AI-ready PCs — and Haidi Nossair’s argument that this shift is fast becoming a competitive necessity rather than an optional refresh — captures a broader industry inflection where the endpoint is again being recast as strategic infrastructure for the enterprise. The conversation...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 looms ever closer, organizations across the globe face a consequential decision point that will shape their digital infrastructure for years to come. With Windows 10 support scheduled to end on October 14, 2025, and over half of the world’s Windows desktop...
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Google's recent enhancements to its AI Mode in Search mark a significant advancement in integrating artificial intelligence into educational tools. These updates are designed to provide a more interactive and personalized learning experience for users.
Enhanced File Interaction
A notable feature...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of educational technology, recent developments from industry leaders like Google, Intel, and Microsoft are poised to significantly impact teaching and learning methodologies. This article delves into Google's latest AI-driven features designed to enhance...
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Here’s a quick summary of the key education technology news highlights from the “THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts” for August 1, 2025:
1. Google’s New AI Mode Features for Learning
Google has introduced new AI Mode features in its Search platform. These are designed specifically to enhance...
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Enthusiasm for AI PCs has hit a peculiar ceiling: the public’s attention has been captured by bold claims and high-profile marketing, yet widespread adoption remains a step too far for most. While industry leaders like Microsoft, Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm trumpet their latest hardware with...
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For IT leaders and enterprise decision-makers, the looming end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, signals more than a mandatory operating system migration—it’s a catalyst accelerating one of the most ambitious hardware refresh cycles in recent history. Rather than viewing...
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As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline in October, a significant moment of transformation and challenge is unfolding across the global IT landscape, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The coming transition to Windows 11 is often heralded by industry analysts...
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The impending end-of-support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, has prompted organizations to accelerate their migration to Windows 11. This transition presents a strategic opportunity to adopt AI-ready PCs, aligning with the latest technological advancements and enhancing operational...
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The accelerating evolution of Copilot+ PCs symbolizes Microsoft’s unrelenting vision to place artificial intelligence at the very heart of the personal computing experience. As Windows 11 continues to push boundaries, bringing AI-driven features like image description and seamless integration...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a futuristic concept to an integral part of our daily computing experience. With the advent of AI-powered personal computers (AI PCs), users now have unprecedented capabilities at their fingertips, enhancing productivity, creativity, and...
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The global PC industry finds itself at a crossroads as Q2 2025 statistics reveal a surprising surge in shipments—a sharp contrast to the broader narrative of stalled consumer spending and economic caution. At first glance, the numbers present a picture of strength. According to recent data from...
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Microsoft's Windows 11 finally stands at the top of the desktop operating system hierarchy, overtaking the longstanding reign of Windows 10 as the de facto standard for PC users worldwide. According to the July figures from StatCounter, Windows 11 now commands an impressive 50.24% market share...
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Four months stand between Windows 10 users and the end of standard support, and the pressure is on businesses to leave the comfort of familiar territory. Yet, for many, the path forward is not a wholesale embrace of sleek new laptops or futuristic AI-powered devices. Instead, across Europe's...
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