Microsoft’s message to Windows 10 users is changing: instead of simply telling people to upgrade or accept the risk of running unsupported software, Microsoft appears to be offering practical exit ramps — a one‑year Extended Security Updates (ESU) program and a visible trade‑in/recycle pathway...
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Microsoft’s deadline to stop patching Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, has moved from a distant calendar item into a full‑blown policy controversy — and Consumer Reports is now publicly calling the company “hypocritical” for promoting Windows 11 as a cybersecurity upgrade while effectively...
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Windows desktop market-share data flipped twice this summer: after StatCounter showed Windows 11 briefly overtaking Windows 10 in July 2025, August’s snapshot reversed some of that gain and put Windows 11 back under the 50% mark while Windows 10 recovered several points—an unexpected wobble with...
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Microsoft’s announced retirement of Windows 10 and a single‑plaintiff lawsuit filed in California have ignited a debate that spans consumer rights, corporate lifecycle policy, and the broader environmental costs of forced hardware turnover. osoft has publicly set October 14, 2025 as the end of...
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A single‑plaintiff lawsuit filed in San Diego is attempting to turn Microsoft’s scheduled October 14, 2025 retirement of Windows 10 into a court‑enforced policy debate — asking a judge to compel the company to keep delivering free security updates for Windows 10 until the OS’s market share falls...
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A Southern California resident has filed a lawsuit seeking to force Microsoft to continue issuing free security updates for Windows 10 beyond the company’s published end‑of‑support date of October 14, 2025, arguing the vendor’s lifecycle decision amounts to forced obsolescence and an...
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A Southern California man’s decision to sue Microsoft over the company’s scheduled October 14, 2025 end-of-support for Windows 10 has turned a routine product‑lifecycle milestone into a multi‑front debate over security, consumer rights, environmental impact, and the competitive dynamics of an...
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A Southern California resident has asked a court to stop Microsoft from pulling the plug on Windows 10, arguing the company’s October 14, 2025 end-of-support decision is intended to coerce hardware upgrades and accelerate adoption of Windows 11’s AI features — a legal gambit that spotlights the...
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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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As the October 14, 2025, deadline for Windows 10 support draws near, users are urged to transition to Windows 11 to maintain optimal security and functionality. To facilitate this upgrade, Argos is offering a £50 eGift Card to customers purchasing selected Windows 11 laptops.
Understanding the...
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As Microsoft approaches the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their operating systems. The cessation of free security updates post this date means that devices running Windows 10 will no longer receive patches for...
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Microsoft has recently detailed enhancements to Windows Backup, introducing a "Transfer information to a new PC" feature aimed at simplifying the migration process for users upgrading to new devices. This development is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to streamline data transfer and system...
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As enterprises around the world shift gears to modernize their digital infrastructure, Microsoft’s steady march from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has emerged as a defining storyline in the evolution of the desktop operating system market. This transition is not merely an update in OS branding; it...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, users and organizations must consider upgrading to Windows 11 to maintain security, compliance, and access to new features. Continuing to use Windows 10 beyond this date will expose systems to increased security risks, as...
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The moment Windows handheld gaming devices like the Asus ROG Ally and its upcoming successor, tentatively dubbed the ROG Xbox Ally, hit the market, the excitement was palpable. Here they were: dedicated, powerful, portable PCs, each expanding the legacy of venerable Windows gaming but in a form...
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Microsoft's recent out-of-band update aims to rectify a critical issue introduced by June's Patch Tuesday updates, which left several Surface Hub v1 devices unbootable. The problematic update, identified as KB5060533 for Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2, caused affected devices to display the...
Windows 11, Microsoft's latest operating system, has experienced a notable slowdown in adoption rates, with recent data indicating a decline in its market share. As of April 2025, Windows 11 held approximately 43.7% of the desktop Windows market share, while Windows 10 maintained a leading...
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Migrating to a new PC has never been mistaken for anyone’s favorite digital task. For years, Windows users have lamented the tedium of reinstalling programs, manually copying files, and puzzling over forgotten settings that never seem to transfer cleanly. With the latest developments in Windows...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of Windows utilities, simplifying device migration has always been a sought-after goal. For decades, users have struggled with the challenge of moving their files, apps, and settings to new PCs. External drives, USB cables, and an ever-growing reliance on cloud...
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For users and organizations still running Windows 10, the looming October 2025 end-of-support deadline marks a fork in the road that is shaping up to be one of the most significant transitions in the history of the Windows platform. Yet, amidst growing concern about what exactly happens to the...
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