Windows users facing the October deadline for Windows 10 support are being offered a realistic, battle-tested alternative in Zorin OS — a Dublin-born Linux distribution that promises to keep older PCs secure, fast and usable for years to come, and which the Irish Times frames as a timely option...
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For the growing number of families across Austin, Texas, struggling to secure reliable, affordable child care, the opening of the Greater Austin YMCA’s Tomorrow Academy stands out as a beacon of hope—and a powerful representation of digital transformation in the nonprofit sector. Behind the...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, a significant shift is occurring in the operating system landscape. Users are increasingly migrating to Windows 11, driven by the impending October 14, 2025, deadline when Microsoft will cease regular updates for Windows 10. This transition is not...
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As Windows 10 marks its 10th anniversary since its release on July 29, 2015, users are confronted with a pivotal decision: continue within the Microsoft ecosystem or explore alternative operating systems. With the end of support for Windows 10 scheduled for October 14, 2025, and Windows 11's...
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For months, a cloud of frustration hung over gamers running Windows 11 who found themselves suddenly staring at the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) during heated matches of Fortnite or other popular online titles. This wasn’t just another garden-variety software crash—it was a system-level...
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Charitable organizations constantly face the challenge of achieving more with less, especially in a fast-evolving digital landscape. For many UK-based charities, the arrival of Microsoft 365 (M365) as a donated or discounted solution has changed the way these nonprofits organize information...
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Unexpected restarts and blue screen (stop code) errors have become a defining pain point for Windows users, spanning generations of hardware, operating systems, and software configurations. While Microsoft has made significant advancements in system stability over the years, the dreaded Blue...
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October 14, 2025 marks the end of an era—and the beginning of an unprecedented crisis for 240 million PC owners worldwide.
The Countdown Has Begun
It's the final countdown. In just 91 days, Microsoft will pull the plug on Windows 10 support, leaving over half of the world's Windows PCs without...
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Glanbia, a global nutrition leader, faced a pivotal digital transformation challenge as it looked to leverage the latest wave of AI-powered productivity tools. The organization’s journey with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, documented through collaboration with PwC Ireland, offers a...
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In the predawn hours of a recent Saturday, tens of thousands of Microsoft users awoke to a digital world in flux. Core productivity tools like Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft 365 were suddenly and unexpectedly out of reach for millions across the globe. For many, the incident was more than a...
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The City of Brownsville's IT Department is spearheading the "Smart City: Back to School Digital Skills Workshop & Laptop Giveaway," an initiative designed to equip students with essential digital skills and provide them with free laptops. This program aims to bridge the digital divide by...
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As the clock ticks down toward the official end-of-life for Windows 10 in October 2025, the technology landscape is bracing for a dramatic transformation. For millions of users worldwide—individuals, businesses, and public institutions—the question is no longer just “Upgrade to Windows 11 or...
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As support for Windows 10 approaches its inevitable end, millions of users worldwide are facing a pivotal choice: upgrade to a new computer for Windows 11 or explore alternative operating systems that will breathe new life into existing hardware. The “End of 10” campaign has emerged as a...
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WellSky, a prominent health and community care technology company based in Overland Park, Kansas, has been honored as a 2025 League of Champions member by the Kansas City Business Journal. This recognition underscores WellSky's sustained excellence and significant contributions to the healthcare...
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In a unique collaboration blending the realms of gaming and animal welfare, Xbox, Bethesda, and id Software have launched "DOOM: The Bark Ages," an initiative supporting animal welfare organizations across the United States. This campaign coincides with the release of "DOOM: The Dark Ages," the...
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Clash for Windows has rapidly emerged as a popular tool among tech enthusiasts and privacy advocates looking for a robust, open-source proxy client for Windows. Designed to simplify the process of configuring internet proxies, Clash for Windows not only serves users in bypassing regional...
With Microsoft intensifying its campaign to migrate users from Windows 10 to Windows 11, or better yet to the new Copilot+ PCs, a subset of the tech community is rising in protest. These users aren’t just resisting change for the sake of it—they’re motivated by a mix of practicality, economics...
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As the end-of-support date for Windows 10 draws nearer—October 14, 2025—millions of users find themselves at a crossroads. For years, Windows 10 has been the lifeblood of home and business PCs alike, powering over half of the global Windows market share as of early 2025. Yet Microsoft’s...
As Microsoft prepares to sunset support for Windows 10 this October, millions of users face an uncomfortable dilemma: upgrade to Windows 11 and meet its tighter hardware and account requirements, or risk navigating an increasingly insecure digital world without ongoing security patches and...
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Microsoft Drops Windows 10 Support in 2025: Time to Upgrade to Windows 11
Microsoft's support update announcement has set off a chain reaction, prompting enthusiasts and everyday users alike to re-examine their upgrade plans. With Windows 10 support officially ending on October 14, 2025, users...
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