Microsoft’s Xbox division finds itself at an extraordinary crossroads. Once proudly the industry’s standard-bearer for backwards compatibility, Xbox is stepping into uncharted territory as the next-gen console strategy reorients dramatically around Windows. Hardware sales have sharply declined...
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Microsoft's decision to wind down Windows 10 support could have a ripple effect across the computing landscape, potentially paving the way for increased adoption of macOS in both consumer and business environments. With Windows 10 support scheduled to end on October 14, 2025, companies facing an...