Microsoft’s announcement to cease support for a range of older Surface devices has sent ripples through the Windows community, raising tough questions about device longevity, planned obsolescence, and the future-proofing of premium tech investments. At the core of this milestone is the...
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As Microsoft draws a clear line in the sand for which of its older Surface device models will not be allowed to upgrade to Windows 11, Surface owners and enterprise buyers face a pivotal, and in some cases costly, decision. This explicit incompatibility list, published on Microsoft’s official...
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