Amid the surging hype surrounding artificial intelligence, the gap between the corporate vision for AI and its current realities has never been more fraught with risk and contradiction. Tech giants are selling a utopian narrative—one where artificial general intelligence (AGI) will usher in an...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, UK businesses face a pivotal decision: upgrade to Windows 11 or risk the myriad challenges associated with operating on an unsupported system. Despite the looming deadline, a significant portion of small and medium-sized...
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Power management has always been a defining feature of the Windows ecosystem, shaping user experiences from desktop workstations to mobile laptops. With the continual evolution of Windows 11, Microsoft has foregrounded energy efficiency, user customization, and device longevity in its power...
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In a small workshop tucked away in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, echoes of laughter and the whirring sounds of tiny motors intermingle, not as the byproducts of assembly lines, but as the signs of healing. Meet Tan Guan Poh, affectionately known as “GP” to both children and adults alike, who is neither...
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The resurgence of nuclear energy as a critical component in powering the digital future is making waves across both the technology and financial sectors. This transformation has been accelerated by the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure, notably those operated by...
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As the end of official support for Windows 10 approaches, a mounting chorus of technology experts is warning of significant risks for millions of users worldwide. This milestone, marked by the cessation of free security updates, technical assistance, and software patches from Microsoft, is more...
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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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As the clock ticks down to Windows 10’s official end-of-life, millions of users face a stark crossroads—a crossroads not just defined by Microsoft’s latest operating system, but by a much larger and mostly under-discussed issue: the staggering threat of e-waste. While Microsoft’s pitch for its...
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As millions of users around the world brace themselves for the rapidly-approaching end of support for Windows 10, a new reality is setting in for consumer and enterprise alike: a vast swathe of perfectly serviceable PCs faces planned obsolescence. In this pivotal moment for operating systems...
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As the end of official support for Windows 10 looms on the horizon, a new storm of controversy has erupted within the broader community of PC users, open-source advocates, and IT professionals. Microsoft’s decision to phase out support for its decade-old operating system—slated for October...
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Microsoft’s decision to enforce strict hardware requirements for Windows 11, coupled with aggressive marketing campaigns from both Redmond and hardware partners like Asus, has ignited one of the most contentious debates in the tech sphere today: Are users being “forced” into unnecessary hardware...
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When weighing the decision to upgrade a Windows 11 PC, the landscape has changed dramatically in just a few years—and the benefits extend far beyond the simple excitement of owning new hardware. Today’s PC market, fueled by advances from major chipmakers and dramatic shifts in component pricing...
As the October 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft and its partners, notably ASUS, are intensifying efforts to encourage users to transition to Windows 11. This push is particularly directed at individuals whose current hardware doesn't meet Windows 11's stringent...
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As Microsoft approaches the end of free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, a significant portion of users remain hesitant to transition to Windows 11. Despite the availability of a free upgrade, approximately 500 million users continue to operate on Windows 10, raising concerns about...
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Amazon’s software engineers are finding themselves at the nexus of an unprecedented transformation, as artificial intelligence redefines not only how code is written, but what it means to be a developer in one of the world’s largest and most influential tech companies. Once characterized by...
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As the sun sets on Windows 10, the global tech community faces a seismic shift: Microsoft's planned end-of-support for the venerable operating system threatens to render up to 400 million computers obsolete and sow the seeds for one of the largest e-waste surges in history. This looming...
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The recent rollout of Windows 11 Build 26120.3950 (KB5055653) stands as a significant turning point in Microsoft’s strategy for balancing user experience, system efficiency, and environmental stewardship. With this update, Microsoft is no longer just tweaking under-the-hood components for...
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As Microsoft draws the curtain on Windows 10 support in October 2025, millions of users face a pivotal crossroads. For those with aging PCs incapable of running Windows 11, the company’s official advice oscillates between purchasing a new device or, for businesses and schools, paying for...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 fast approaches, millions of PC users across the globe are facing a pivotal decision: should they move to Microsoft’s latest operating system, purchase a shiny new Copilot+ PC, or seek an entirely different path to keep their devices alive? Microsoft is...
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Microsoft’s announcement that Windows 10 support will end on October 14, 2025, has left millions of users at a critical juncture. After that date, Windows 10 machines will no longer receive security patches, exposing them to rising cybersecurity risks such as viruses, malware, and ransomware...
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