The calendar for your Windows estate has shifted from optional maintenance to a board‑level deadline: the Windows 10 end‑of‑support date is fixed, Windows 11 brings new hardware‑driven security and AI capabilities, and organizations that treat the device refresh as a deliberate modernization...
The migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is no longer a distant IT project — it is a definable strategic opportunity that, when handled correctly, can deliver measurable security, productivity, and competitive gains for businesses across sectors. The recent CAJ News Africa briefing framing...
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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...
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One month before Windows 10 reaches its official end-of-support date, the migration map unexpectedly shifted: public telemetry shows Windows 10 reclaiming share versus Windows 11, a reversal that complicates Microsoft’s timeline and raises urgent security and deployment questions for consumers...
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Microsoft's Windows Backup for Organizations has taken a major step toward mainstream deployment: reports indicate that a Release Preview build for Windows 10 (OS build 19045.6276) — surfaced under the label KB5063842 — includes the feature marked as generally available for enterprise customers...
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Ingram Micro’s latest investor call and fiscal results leave little doubt that the company is riding two concurrent tailwinds: the imminent October 14, 2025 end of support for Windows 10 — which is accelerating commercial device refreshes — and the gradual emergence of AI-driven demand that is...
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Microsoft has quietly set an expiration date for Windows 11 SE — the slimmed-down, education-focused edition of Windows — announcing that the OS will receive no further feature updates or security patches after October 2026.
Background / Overview
Windows 11 SE was launched in 2021 as...
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Microsoft’s slow-but-steady retirement of Windows 10 has accelerated into a clear endgame: the company has shut down the Windows 10 Beta testing channel, confirmed a hard end-of-support date for the platform, and rolled out a narrowly scoped consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that...
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The countdown is on for Windows 10, and businesses and consumers still clinging to this familiar operating system are about to face a major turning point. With Microsoft’s official end-of-support for Windows 10 locked in for October 14, 2025, millions of laptops and PCs worldwide will soon find...
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Australian IT partners are feeling the deep reverberations of the Windows 11 refresh—a transformation that is redefining not only the capabilities of Microsoft’s flagship operating system, but also the landscape for reseller relationships, managed service providers (MSPs), distributors, VARs...
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For millions of Windows 10 users worldwide, the looming end-of-support deadline spells significant change, especially for those relying on the ubiquitous Microsoft 365 suite. As Microsoft draws the curtain on routine Windows 10 updates on October 14, 2025, customers face urgent questions about...
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Windows 11’s ascent to dominance in the desktop operating system landscape marks a significant turning point not only for Microsoft, but for the broader ecosystem of PC users and enterprises worldwide. Recent data from Stat Counter reveals that Windows 11 now commands 52% of the desktop OS...
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With Microsoft’s official support for Windows 10 set to end on October 14, 2025, the urgency surrounding device refresh cycles and enterprise migration planning has reached an unprecedented level. This milestone signals not just the end of security updates and technical support for an aging...
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Windows 10 has entered its final countdown, with just 114 days remaining before Microsoft officially ends support for its most popular operating system. For over a decade, Windows 10 has been the unchallenged leader in PC operating systems, but the looming October 14, 2025 deadline for security...
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On the eve of a profound transformation in the world of operating systems, users, organizations, and IT professionals are facing a pivotal deadline: support for Windows 10, the most widely deployed desktop OS of the past decade, officially ends on October 14. This cutoff date, confirmed by both...
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The landscape of Windows device management is undergoing a pivotal transformation as IT professionals prepare for the next wave of changes in the Windows ecosystem. Microsoft’s “Windows Office Hours” epitomizes this evolution, offering a chat-based Q&A environment that blends technical insight...
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As we hurtle towards the future, it seems almost surreal that Windows 10 has been with us for nearly a decade. However, on October 14, 2025, the curtain will fall on the support for this operating system, marking a significant turning point for millions of users worldwide. This article breaks...
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Revitalizing Aging Windows 10 Systems with ChromeOS Flex
With Windows 10 rapidly approaching its end-of-life in mid-October, many users find themselves at a crossroads. The decision is no small matter—will you switch to a new Windows 11 system, migrate to a Linux desktop, or breathe new life...
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