As the countdown to October 14, 2025, intensifies, the world edges closer to the official end-of-support for Windows 10, a milestone signaling a seismic shift in cybersecurity risk for over a billion devices globally. For organizations, families, and individuals entrenched in the Windows 10...
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The countdown for Windows 10’s end of support has entered its final phase, and the implications reverberate far beyond mere inconvenience. With Microsoft’s official cutoff coming on October 14, 2025, over a billion devices face not only operational hurdles, but also profound security risks and...
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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature to deliver internal-looking emails without authentication. This method allows attackers to bypass traditional email security measures, posing significant risks to...
Apple’s announcement of a streamlined Mobile Device Management (MDM) migration process in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26 has sent ripples through the IT and enterprise management world—especially among organizations orchestrating mixed device fleets. With Microsoft Intune emerging as an immediate...
As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced options to extend security updates for users who are not yet ready to transition to Windows 11. This development is crucial for the millions of users still operating on Windows 10, ensuring continued...
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Harnessing the full potential of Windows 11’s boot experience has long been a quest for power users and productivity enthusiasts. The dream of turning on a PC and returning moments later to find every application launched, window perfectly arranged, and daily workflow ready to go is no longer a...
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Microsoft's announcement to end support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 marks a significant shift for users worldwide, including those in South Africa. This decision necessitates immediate attention to ensure continued security and functionality of computing systems.
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As Microsoft prepares to conclude support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Post this date, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive free security updates, technical assistance, or software improvements. To address...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of education technology, recent developments from industry leaders like Google, Intel, and Microsoft are poised to significantly impact learning environments. These advancements encompass enhanced AI capabilities in search engines, a shift towards AI-integrated...
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Threat actors are increasingly exploiting Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature to conduct highly convincing internal phishing campaigns, eroding trust within organizations and challenging the efficacy of traditional security defenses. This emergent attack vector, recently highlighted by...
The evolution of security features in Windows has long mirrored the operating system’s struggle to balance usability and protection, a tension that has shaped every major release since Windows XP. One of the most visible battlegrounds in this war is the way Windows manages administrative...
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Many Windows users and IT professionals were taken aback when reports surfaced that a new wave of Windows 11 upgrade prompts had begun appearing on machines traditionally labeled as incompatible by Microsoft’s official documentation. This seemingly small glitch—first flagged by eagle-eyed users...
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In July 2025, Microsoft issued a critical alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting SharePoint servers used by businesses and government agencies for internal document sharing. These attacks exploit a previously unknown "zero-day" vulnerability, leaving tens of thousands of servers...
The end of Windows 10 marks a bittersweet milestone not only for Microsoft but for millions of users and IT professionals who have built their workflows and personal digital lives around one of the most widely adopted operating systems in history. As October approaches and the official...
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Venturing into the world of home labs unveils an alluring promise: total control, relentless experimentation, and the satisfaction of running every pivotal service yourself. As enthusiasts rush to consolidate tasks onto fewer machines—especially with power costs rising and hardware prices...
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Australian IT partners are feeling the deep reverberations of the Windows 11 refresh—a transformation that is redefining not only the capabilities of Microsoft’s flagship operating system, but also the landscape for reseller relationships, managed service providers (MSPs), distributors, VARs...
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For legacy Exchange administrators—the end is no longer nigh, it is officially on the calendar. From October 1, 2025, Microsoft will block all public folder migrations from Exchange Server 2010 and earlier to Exchange Online, halting a migration path that has long served as a lifeline for...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced several options to help users maintain security updates beyond this deadline. These options cater to both individual consumers and organizations, offering flexibility based on user preferences and...
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Windows Autopatch is fast emerging as Microsoft’s headline response to the complex challenges of upgrading masses of enterprise PCs from Windows 10 to Windows 11, a transformation prompted in part by the looming support cut-off for Windows 10 scheduled for October 2025. In a landscape where IT...
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As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users face critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Post this date, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, software enhancements, or technical support, leaving systems vulnerable to emerging...
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