The newest leak suggesting Windows 12 will not be a free upgrade has reignited an old debate: is Microsoft moving the core Windows experience toward a subscription model, or are we witnessing a misunderstanding of internal strings and SKU plumbing that will ultimately mean nothing for ordinary...
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Microsoft’s announcement that Windows 10 will reach its official end of support on October 14, 2025, has moved from a scheduled milestone to a legal and public-policy flashpoint, after a California resident filed a lawsuit on August 7, 2025, accusing the company of using the cutoff to force...
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Here’s a summary of the KB5064648: Phi Silica AI component update (version 1.2507.793.0) for Qualcomm-powered systems based on the official Microsoft Support documentation:
What is KB5064648?
KB5064648 is a component update for Phi Silica AI on Qualcomm-powered systems running Windows 11 (24H2...
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In a world where modern operating systems are increasingly tied to stringent hardware requirements, a recent Reddit discovery has ignited both excitement and caution among Windows enthusiasts. The workaround? Installing Windows 11 IoT Enterprise on older PCs—even those without TPM 2.0. While...
Windows enthusiasts and legacy hardware users have long bemoaned the strict requirements of the latest operating system. Microsoft’s insistence on TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and other modern security features has left many with older PCs out in the cold. However, a recent discovery—detailed by...
As technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, Microsoft has struck again with Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) 24H2, the latest version tailored for specialized applications and embedded devices. For those wondering what LTSC entails, it provides a stable and...
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In a significant development for the banking and financial services sector, Diebold Nixdorf has announced that it is the first ATM solution provider ready to support Microsoft® Windows 11® IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 operating system. This pivotal announcement came on August 16, 2024, marking a...
Companies making IoT devices have demanding expectations of their hardware and software. Microsoft is dedicated to delivering high quality, reliable IoT solutions for the devices which operate in harsh environments and are expected to last for many years. For decades, Microsoft has been serving...
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