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Amazon’s latest price cut on the Acemagic V1 mini PC rewrites the bargain map for compact Windows desktops: a tiny, VESA-mountable machine with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB NVMe drive is now selling for a price that undercuts many entry-level Chromebooks while offering a full Windows 11 Pro experience...

Workday and Microsoft have quietly stepped into the next phase of enterprise automation: they’re building the plumbing to let agentic AI workers — digital agents created in Microsoft’s developer ecosystem — obtain verified identities, join a corporate directory, and be managed alongside human...

Windows 10 will stop receiving free security fixes on October 14, 2025 — and if your PC can’t take the free Windows 11 upgrade, you have five realistic paths forward: enroll in Extended Security Updates (ESU), buy or rent a new Windows 11 PC (including cloud PCs), perform an unsupported upgrade...

More than half of the world’s personal computers remain on Windows 10 even as Microsoft’s official support deadline looms, creating a wide and growing security gap that affects consumers, small businesses, and enterprise networks alike. New telemetry shared publicly via cybersecurity vendor...

Microsoft’s October deadline for Windows 10 support has arrived like a ringing bell for an industry that—by several measures—wasn’t ready: large numbers of consumer and corporate endpoints still run Windows 10, many organisations face compatibility and budget constraints, and the safety net...

StatCounter’s August 2025 snapshot produced a deceptively simple headline — Windows 11 slipped below 50% of desktop Windows installations while Windows 10 regained ground — but the data behind that headline, and what it means for users and IT teams as Windows 10 support ends in October, require...

Beelink’s EQi13 Pro arrives as a pragmatic mid‑range Windows 11 Pro mini PC that squeezes a 13th‑Gen Intel Core i5‑13500H into a compact, user‑serviceable chassis with dual M.2 PCIe Gen4 slots, dual HDMI outputs and dual Gigabit Ethernet — and CNX Software’s thorough Part 2 tests show the...

As the final countdown approaches for Windows 10's end of support, IT teams across industries confront a pivotal, high-risk moment that demands not only urgency but also precision and buy-in at every level of the organization. The October support deadline looms as both a technical and business...

As Microsoft approaches the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their operating systems. The cessation of free security updates post this date means that devices running Windows 10 will no longer receive patches for...

With the October 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10 rapidly approaching, millions of individuals and organizations are now forced to confront an uncomfortable reality: clinging to the familiar comfort of Windows 10 could put them on the “wrong” side of risk—cybersecurity, compliance...

Microsoft’s latest move in Windows Server management strategy has ignited significant discussion in the enterprise computing community. The software giant has revealed that starting July, the much-anticipated hotpatching feature for on-premises Windows Server 2025 will become a paid subscription...

Lenovo Unveils 100W Gen 5: A New Era for Budget-Friendly Windows Laptops In a surprising yet welcome move for the Windows ecosystem, Lenovo has officially unveiled its brand-new 100W Gen 5 laptop. Boasting an Intel N150 processor alongside up to 8GB of LPDDR5-4800 memory, this device is geared...

Microsoft's cloud division, Azure, once the poster child of robust growth and acceleration in the tech giant's portfolio, recently announced that its growth is slowing. According to the latest updates, Azure's revenue projections are expected to remain subdued for the current quarter. So what...

Microsoft’s legendary suite of apps isn’t limited to office spreadsheets and corporate cubicles anymore. This holiday season, you can leverage these tools to sprinkle some high-tech holiday cheer across your life. The truth is, Microsoft 365 and Office apps have a surprising bag of tricks that...

If the holiday season is starting to rev up your stress levels with a checklist that’s growing faster than Santa's naughty list, don’t fret. Microsoft’s suite of apps is here to bring some calm to the chaos. You may think of them as trusty workplace tools, but they double as your personal...

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital writing tools, the choice between Grammarly and Microsoft Editor is one that many writers face. Recently, a detailed analysis emerged highlighting why one user made the switch from Grammarly to Microsoft Editor, and it’s a topic that resonates with a...

Hello everyone, I’m looking for recommendations for a desktop search application to replace X1 Search on my Surface Laptop 7 running Windows 11 (64 bit) on an ARM processor. REQUIREMENTS: Indexed Searches – I need a tool that builds an index to allow fast, efficient searches, rather than...

In the ever-evolving world of laptops, budget options continue to gain traction as users seek both performance and affordability. The Asus CX1400CKA-NK0453, featuring Chrome OS, falls into this category as an interesting choice for those looking for a cost-effective laptop without sacrificing...

Hey fellow gamers, I've been contemplating upgrading my gaming setup recently, and one of the big decisions I'm facing is whether to invest in a 1440p gaming monitor or stick with the tried-and-true 1080p resolution. I've done some research, but I'd love to hear from the community about their...

I need software like Todoist or Microsoft To Do that 1) I can buy and not rent, and 2) I don't have to have an existing account with someone to use (like Microsoft To Do will only work with a Microsoft account). I just want an app I can buy once and not have it tied to an email account. I've...