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Take a moment and gaze at your Windows desktop. Maybe it's home to family photos, a few too many icons, or that one meme folder you haven't dared open since 2019. Now, imagine a ticking clock overlaying it all—a countdown not to a vacation, but to the twilight of an operating system era. Because...

It’s official: Microsoft really, really, really wants you to upgrade to Windows 11—even if it means sending your beloved but “ineligible” Windows 10 PC out to pasture. As the sun slowly sets on Windows 10 support, and security experts issue increasingly stern warnings to get off the old OS...

You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...

If you're still clinging to Windows 10 like a ship refusing to set sail, then brace yourself—Microsoft has issued its latest ultimatum. Beginning October 14, 2025, Microsoft 365 apps (think Word, Excel, Outlook, and the usual suspects) will no longer be supported on Windows 10. That’s right...

The conversation about upgrading laptops to Windows 11 has migrated from mere tech support circles into the domain of global sustainability, security, and the subtle art of corporate arm-twisting. Imagine, for a moment, an otherwise cheerful laptop—a trusty six-year-old companion—suddenly thrust...

The Sustainability Concerns Behind ChatGPT's Barbie and AI-Generated Dolls: A Deep Dive The recent surge in AI-generated dolls, notably those created through platforms like ChatGPT, has quickly captured the imagination of social media users and brands alike. On the surface, this trend seems like...

A remarkable yet subdued surge in PC sales is taking place on the global stage as 2025 unfolds. Far removed from the noisy launches and splashy marketing campaigns that often signal tech booms, this uptick has instead been propelled by a convergence of two potent forces. On one side, the...

Microsoft's relentless push for Windows 11—despite its glaring shortcomings—raises serious questions about long-term sustainability and user choice. The forced upgrade cycle, combined with features that alienate long-time users and create environmental and security concerns, paints a picture of...

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...

The Impending Deadline Microsoft has made it clear: Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates or technical support after the stated deadline. For a significant portion of the user base, this represents a potential security nightmare, as systems become increasingly vulnerable to attacks...

Microsoft’s recent messaging has set the tech community abuzz—and not without good reason. As the end-of-support date for Windows 10 looms on October 14, 2025, some industry voices claim that Microsoft is effectively telling you to “throw away” your perfectly good Windows 10 machine if it can’t...

Microsoft’s latest warning to Windows users has set off alarm bells across the PC landscape. In a bold call to action, Microsoft is urging roughly 240 million Windows 10 users to “stop using your PC” if their hardware can’t upgrade to Windows 11 before the October 14 deadline. The message is...

Windows 10 has been a trusty workhorse for millions over the years, but a growing chorus of consumer advocates is now calling for a significant shift in strategy. Recently, Consumer NZ's product test writer Nick Gelling has warned that the impending end-of-support for Windows 10 on 14 October...

‘Tech Nightmare’: Consumer NZ Urges Extended Windows 10 Support In a move that has ignited impassioned debates across the Windows community, Consumer NZ is sounding the alarm over Microsoft’s planned end of free Windows 10 support. With an estimated 400 million PCs globally incompatible with...

The rapid rise of AI marvels like GPT-4, Bard, and Copilot has ushered in an era of efficient content creation and automation. Yet, behind these slick interfaces and seamless outputs lurks an environmental dilemma that cannot be ignored. As AI-driven innovation drives our digital future, it...

Microsoft's proactive reminder about Windows 10's impending end-of-support is raising eyebrows among users and industry observers alike. In recent communications sent via email, the tech giant emphasizes that support for Windows 10 will cease after October 14, 2025—a mark on the calendar that...

The looming end for Windows 10 support is sending shockwaves throughout the tech community – and it’s not just a matter of upgrading your PC’s operating system. With over 240 million devices poised to lose critical security updates in October, the repercussions stretch far beyond individual user...

As Microsoft phases out free security updates for Windows 10 this October, a growing dilemma for tech charities and refurbishers has come to light. Organizations that have long depended on repurposing older machines now face a catch-22: continue servicing insecure systems, risk non-compliance...

Microsoft’s decision to retire free Windows 10 security updates this October is sending shockwaves through the computer industry—and nowhere is the impact more acutely felt than within PC charities that refurbish and redistribute older systems. The End of an Era for Windows 10 For nearly a...

Apple is officially closing the chapter on its iconic Lightning port—a connector that debuted in 2012 with the iPhone 5—and ushering in a new chapter with the long-anticipated move to the universal USB-C standard. While this change primarily affects Apple’s ecosystem, the ripple effects extend...