Microsoft's decision to end mainstream support for Windows 10 has ignited a high‑stakes legal and policy debate: a California resident has filed suit seeking to force Microsoft to continue issuing free security updates, arguing the sunset constitutes forced obsolescence that disadvantages...
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Microsoft has always been eager to refine how users receive news and information through Windows. With the latest evolution of Windows 11, the company is rolling out a major update to the widgets experience—one shaped by artificial intelligence and, unsurprisingly, Copilot. The new...
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Most Windows users have contemplated abandoning the Microsoft ecosystem at one time or another, whether out of frustration with Windows 11 changes, concerns about privacy, or the allure of sleeker alternatives. And yet, despite the grumbling on forums and the crowded marketplace of rivals—from...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, a significant debate has emerged regarding Microsoft's decision to cease updates for the widely used operating system. The KDE community, known for its development of the Plasma desktop environment, has launched a campaign...
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In the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence and digital productivity, the intersection of antitrust regulation and software bundling has become a subject of intense scrutiny and debate. The decision by South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) to suspend its investigation into...
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Imagine waking up, opening your trusted VS Code alternative, and finding out that your favorite C/C++ extension has packed its bags and left the building – all thanks to a well-timed update from Microsoft. For many open-source developers and users of VS Code forks such as VS Codium and Cursor...
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With the curtain slowly coming down on Windows 10 support by October 2025, the urgency to choose your next operating system has started to sink in across personal and corporate computing landscapes alike. For many, a straightforward upgrade to Windows 11 will make perfect sense. For others...
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