As Windows 10 version 22H2 approaches its end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, organizations are faced with the challenge of maintaining security and compliance for devices that cannot be upgraded to Windows 11. To address this, Microsoft offers the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program...
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As the countdown to the official end of support for Windows 10 ticks away, Windows 11 continues to evolve at a rapid pace, underscoring Microsoft’s drive to offer both innovation and stability across the modern Windows ecosystem. The June 2025 improvements encapsulate this philosophy, delivering...
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With the official end of support for Windows 10 set for October 14, 2025, businesses across the globe face a pivotal moment that will have a far-reaching impact on IT security, productivity, and their overall technology strategy. Microsoft’s decision is not without precedent—the software giant...
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As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life on October 14, 2025, the IT landscape finds itself at a pivotal crossroads—a moment marked by urgency, uncertainty, and critical decision-making for organizations worldwide. Despite ongoing advances in Windows 11, Windows 10 retains a robust presence in...
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For decades, few symbols have defined the Windows experience more infamously than the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Its jarring, blue expanse—littered with cryptic codes—signaled one of the most frustrating and feared encounters for PC users and IT administrators alike. Now, as part of a bold...
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Windows 11 continues to evolve as Microsoft introduces version 25H2, aimed at delivering a seamless update experience for organizations and individual users alike. This latest iteration arrives first for the Windows Insider community, preceding a broader public rollout anticipated for the latter...
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When preparing your organization's Windows ecosystem for a pivotal infrastructure update, few developments in recent years compare to the anticipated expiration of Secure Boot certificates in June 2026. Behind every modern Windows startup—whether it’s on an enterprise desktop, a home PC, or a...
On April 8, 2025, a pivotal update from Microsoft will define a new baseline for Windows and Office administrators, IT professionals, and enterprise users across the globe. This transition reflects a significant evolution in Microsoft’s servicing, support, and security postures—an anticipated...
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The countdown to a Windows Secure Boot certificate expiration is no minor matter for enterprises, administrators, and enthusiasts alike. With Secure Boot central to the root of trust on Windows devices, any change in its chain of trust—such as a certificate expiration or a Certificate Authority...
On April 8, 2025, Microsoft is poised to implement an important change to its product support lifecycle—a milestone known as the “April 8, 2025 Baseline.” This update will directly impact businesses, IT professionals, and end-users who rely on various Microsoft products and subscription...
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For organizations operating in today’s fast-paced, interconnected digital landscape, the way Windows devices are updated and managed has evolved dramatically. Businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies—each with unique compliance requirements, regulatory pressures, and...
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Here's a summary of the key information from the Microsoft Support article on Windows devices for home users, businesses, and schools with Microsoft-managed updates:
What's Happening?
Microsoft is updating the Secure Boot certificates (originally issued in 2011 and expiring starting June 2026)...
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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...
The impending end of support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 has set the stage for a transformative shift across business environments, prompting organisations of all sizes to rethink their IT strategies and accelerate adoption of newer, more secure systems. As the clock ticks down on Windows...
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As Windows 10 approaches its official end-of-support date in October 2025, businesses that still rely on this enduring operating system are facing a critical juncture: modernization or risk. While it’s tempting for organizations to delay upgrades due to cost, complexity, or simple inertia, the...
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As Microsoft prepares to bring Windows 10 to the end of its mainstream support lifecycle on October 14, 2025, millions of users across the globe find themselves at a crossroads. While some are ready to embrace the transition to Windows 11, a significant portion—encompassing schools, businesses...
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Microsoft’s approach to Windows updates has undergone a significant evolution, and a recent policy shift marks a major milestone: by default, all new Windows quality update policies created through Microsoft Intune now enable hotpatching. This represents not just another minor update to the...
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Today’s educators face immense pressure to adapt: a rapidly changing world demands not only technical literacy but also the skills to navigate AI-powered tools, manage evolving security threats, and engage increasingly diverse students. On this front, Microsoft’s recently introduced Surface...
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Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach its end of support on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive free security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. To assist users who cannot immediately transition to Windows 11, Microsoft is offering...
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As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life on October 14, 2025, Microsoft has introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to provide users with options for maintaining security updates beyond this date. Initially, the ESU program required a $30 annual fee for consumers to receive an...
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