Nexthink’s warning that “sticking with Windows 10 could cost businesses billions” captured headlines for a reason: a simple arithmetic model — 121 million Windows 10 PCs multiplied by an enterprise Extended Security Update (ESU) list price of $61 per device — produces a first‑year bill in the...
Microsoft’s new Windows Backup for Organizations arrives as a focused, cloud‑native lifeline for IT teams wrestling with mass device refreshes and the ongoing Windows 10 → Windows 11 migration — but it’s important to understand exactly what it does, what it doesn’t, and how to deploy it safely...
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Microsoft's public notice about Windows 10 support is no longer just a calendar reminder — it's a deadline with real consequences for security, compatibility, and the cost of staying on an aging platform.
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Microsoft has confirmed that OneNote for Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, becoming a read‑only app on that date and requiring users to migrate to the new OneNote on Windows app to continue editing, syncing, and receiving feature updates and security fixes. This change...
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The University of Manchester is telling staff and students to arrange their Windows 11 upgrade as soon as possible because Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025, and continuing to run an unsupported OS will expose campus machines to increased cyber risk...
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Microsoft’s operating system roadmap is at a rare inflection point: with Windows 10 scheduled to reach end of support on October 14, 2025, the company is steering millions of devices toward a new era defined less by big version numbers and more by deep, AI-first integration — and that shift is...
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 reveal marked a clear stylistic and strategic pivot: a softer, more mobile‑friendly desktop that folds touch, cloud, and cross‑platform access into the classic PC ecosystem, anchored by a redesigned, centered taskbar and an app store renewed with developer‑friendly...
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Microsoft’s 2025 product sunsetting is not a single headline—it’s a sustained, cross‑product sweep that touches operating systems, developer tools, Office suites, Azure services, and enterprise server products, and it will force choices that range from simple in‑place upgrades to large-scale...
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As organizations approach the end of support for Windows 10, transitioning to Windows 11 becomes imperative to maintain security and functionality. Microsoft has provided a comprehensive guide detailing how enterprises can leverage Microsoft Intune to facilitate this upgrade, particularly for...
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It appears the source you provided about "Intel Selects Laplink as PC Migration Partner to Power Windows 11 Transition" is behind a bot/captcha wall, and I couldn’t directly access it. However, I can provide an overview and context based on industry knowledge and your interest in Windows 11...
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With an authoritative warning echoing throughout the cybersecurity and IT landscapes, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has recently called on enterprises to urgently transition away from Windows 10, marking a pivotal shift in operational and risk-management strategies for...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-life (EOL) date for Windows 10 approaches, the chorus for migration to Windows 11 grows louder—none more authoritative than the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). In a critical advisory issued earlier today, the NCSC urged all enterprises and...
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Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 in market share, marking a significant milestone nearly four years after its initial release. According to recent data from Statcounter, Windows 11 now operates on 51.77% of all Windows PCs, edging out Windows 10, which holds 45.02% .
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Microsoft’s looming retirement of the Azure AD Graph API is no longer a warning on the horizon—it’s now a fixed endpoint for IT departments, software developers, and the entire Microsoft cloud ecosystem. As of early September 2025, according to Microsoft’s official communications, the legacy API...
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The release of the June 2025 Windows non-security preview update, designated KB5060829 and building the operating system to version 26100.4484, signals Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to iterative quality improvements for Windows 11, version 24H2. This update—available across all editions—does...
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Upgrading an organization's desktops to Windows 11 is a pivotal but often daunting process for IT professionals, particularly given the stakes involved with user data, application compatibility, and overall business continuity. While conventional wisdom often turns toward custom golden images...
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As Microsoft’s end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 looms on October 14, a new study by ControlUp reveals a landscape of significant, if uneven, progress among enterprises migrating to Windows 11—a transition shaping IT strategy for organizations across the globe. With only four months...
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As the countdown continues toward the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, both businesses and everyday users are faced with an increasingly urgent decision: move to Windows 11 or face a future without critical security updates and mainstream support. The looming deadline has had a...
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As the October 2025 end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, a paradoxical trend has emerged: the operating system's user base continues to grow. Despite Microsoft's persistent efforts to transition users to Windows 11, Windows 10 remains the dominant choice for many. This article...
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The convergence of cloud technology, enterprise solutions, and regulatory compliance is reshaping how organizations in Mexico—and across Latin America—approach digital transformation. At the forefront of this movement is the relaunch of DXC Fast RISE with SAP in Mexico, an offering that now...
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