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 decision to stop issuing free security updates for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 has forced IT leaders into a binary choice: pay to buy time, or accelerate an estate-wide migration to Windows 11 — and the short-term cost of staying on Windows 10 could be measured in billions for...
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With the clock ticking toward Windows 10’s end of support on October 14, 2025, organisations that still treat migration as a planning exercise run a growing risk of being forced into costly, disruptive decisions at the worst possible moment; moving now from planning to implementation secures...
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Microsoft has quietly opened a gated public preview for Windows 365 Reserve, a new Microsoft service that delivers preconfigured, on‑demand Cloud PCs as a short‑term continuity option for organizations facing device failures, cyber incidents, or other interruptions that leave employees without a...
Microsoft has quietly confirmed a welcome twist for holdouts on Windows 10: a single consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) license, tied to your personal Microsoft account, can cover up to 10 PCs—plus you don’t have to pay the previously announced $30 if you opt to sync settings with the...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to assist users who are not yet ready to transition to Windows 11. This initiative offers a temporary solution to maintain security on Windows 10 devices...
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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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Microsoft’s relentless drive to reinvent Windows 11 as a resilient, secure, and enterprise-grade operating system continues to gather momentum. This week, the tech giant unveiled a series of innovations bundled under the Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), a program conceived to make system...
As the countdown to the end of support for Windows 10 accelerates, a seismic shift is underway within the global PC community. Microsoft has officially confirmed it will provide Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 through 2028, giving users unprecedented flexibility but raising...
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The fast-approaching end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025 marks a new era for Microsoft’s flagship operating system and sets the stage for one of the most significant transitions in personal computing since Windows’ advent in 1985. With more than a billion active Windows devices still...
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Microsoft has recently announced significant enhancements to the default security settings of Windows 365 Cloud PCs, aiming to bolster defenses against data exfiltration and malicious exploits. These updates introduce advanced security features and modify default configurations to create a more...
Microsoft has unveiled Windows 365 Reserve, a forthcoming service designed to provide enterprise users with preconfigured cloud-based PCs as a backup solution. This initiative aims to address scenarios where employees face hardware failures or are otherwise unable to access their primary...
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Microsoft’s latest moves to reinforce Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based security marks a potentially pivotal moment for enterprise cloud computing. As more organizations embrace the cloud, expectations for robust, built-in protections rise—especially in an era characterized by...
Microsoft has introduced Windows 365 Reserve, a service designed to provide businesses with temporary, pre-configured Cloud PCs to ensure continuity during device unavailability. This offering allows employees to access a Cloud PC from virtually any device via the Windows App or a web browser...
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The fast-approaching end of support for Windows 10 heralds one of the most pivotal transitions in the modern IT era. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially cease issuing bug fixes, security updates, or any technical support for Windows 10. Though the system itself will not suddenly...
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Anyone who’s ever wanted to experience the small joys—or immense frustrations—of Windows 11 on an iPad can look across the Atlantic with envy, because, as fate and EU regulations would have it, European users now have the distinct privilege to run Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system on...
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Disaster Recovery Unleashed: From Windows 365 Plus to Server Backups
In today’s fast-paced IT world, every minute counts. Whether you're managing hundreds of Cloud PCs or safeguarding client data on your local network, making sure your systems bounce back swiftly from any outage is crucial. In...
Microsoft has been making waves this week in the world of Windows. Between critical feature rollouts for Copilot+, a surprising revelation about Cloud PCs, and enhanced security measures for administrative accounts, there's a lot to unpack. So, let’s dive into these developments, what they mean...
In an exciting twist to the traditional desktop computing landscape, Microsoft has introduced the Windows 365 Link—a mini desktop PC that is set to run Windows 11 exclusively through cloud technology. This innovative device signifies Microsoft's leap into a new category of computing, dubbed...
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Windows 11 continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, and the August 2024 updates bring a series of improvements aimed at enhancing user experience, security, and productivity. The latest changes include significant upgrades in security protocols, device management capabilities, and features...
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