Windows 10 will stop receiving free security fixes on October 14, 2025 — and if your PC can’t take the free Windows 11 upgrade, you have five realistic paths forward: enroll in Extended Security Updates (ESU), buy or rent a new Windows 11 PC (including cloud PCs), perform an unsupported upgrade...
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Gartner’s message at its recent IT Symposium keynote was blunt: AI is no longer a niche experiment — it is seeding itself into every corner of technology management, and CIOs must treat it as an organizational operating reality rather than a vendor-driven fad.
This framing — repeated by Gartner...
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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 has quietly separated the browser from the operating system timetable: Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10, version 22H2, through at least October 2028, even though mainstream support for the underlying Windows 10 platform...
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With little more than two months on the clock before Microsoft’s scheduled cutoff for Windows 10, a single consumer’s courtroom challenge has moved a technical lifecycle event into the public-policy arena — and raised urgent practical questions for millions of home and business users about...
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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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As the countdown to Windows 10’s end-of-support in October 2025 intensifies, Microsoft has taken a noticeable step to ease the transition pains plaguing millions of users left stranded by Windows 11’s hardware requirements. In a move that has sparked attention across tech circles and among...
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After a brief and closely watched tenure in the education technology market, Microsoft has officially announced the end-of-life for Windows 11 SE, the lightweight operating system once touted as the company’s answer to ChromeOS. Support will conclude in October 2026, closing a chapter on one of...
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The rapidly approaching end of support for Windows 10 is poised to be a watershed moment for healthcare organizations across the United States. In October 2025, Microsoft will officially cease delivering security updates, patches, and technical support for one of its most widely deployed...
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Migrating from Windows 10 to Windows 11 represents far more than a simple operating system upgrade for many organizations. With the increasing momentum of hybrid and remote work, security threats, and agility demands, IT leaders are now re-evaluating their endpoint management strategy...
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The modern workplace is increasingly defined by its reliance on rapid digital communication and seamless access to just-in-time knowledge. In this landscape, Microsoft Teams has secured its place as the collaboration hub for organizations of all sizes, enabling teams to coordinate projects...
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Hyatt Regency Chennai has announced the promotion of Mr. Backiaraj S to the position of Senior Information Systems Manager. With over 19 years of extensive experience in Information Technology within the hospitality sector, Mr. Backiaraj has consistently demonstrated exceptional technical...
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The impending end-of-support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, has prompted organizations to accelerate their migration to Windows 11. This transition presents a strategic opportunity to adopt AI-ready PCs, aligning with the latest technological advancements and enhancing operational...
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For many businesses, the impending migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 represents a complex crossroads of technology, security, and financial strategy. As Microsoft approaches the end-of-support timeline for Windows 10, an increasing number of organizations are feeling mounting pressure to...
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Microsoft’s artificial intelligence ambitions have shifted into high gear, capturing the attention of Wall Street and the world’s CIOs alike. With CEO Satya Nadella’s cloud-first strategy now tightly woven together with AI across every major Microsoft product, the company is determined to not...
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The global Windows PC landscape finds itself at a critical crossroads as the end of Windows 10 support fast approaches, raising urgent questions about upgrade readiness, security risks, and the pace of technological adoption across different sectors and regions. Drawing on recent findings from...
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As SQL Server 2016 approaches its end of support on July 14, 2026, organizations running mission-critical workloads on this version find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. The decade-long lifecycle has been marked by reliable performance, rich features, and high adoption, but the looming...
Microsoft's evolving approach to the lifecycle of its productivity suite marks a significant shift for both consumers and businesses still running Windows 10. With the announcement that Microsoft 365 apps—formerly known as Office 365—will stop receiving new feature updates on Windows 10 starting...
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Microsoft’s recent confirmation that it will end the rollout of new Office features for Windows 10 users by August 2026 marks a significant transitional phase in the Windows ecosystem, effectively setting a timeline for the full sunset of Windows 10 support for both consumers and enterprises. As...
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Microsoft's recent decision to extend security updates for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 until October 2028 has significant implications for users and organizations navigating the impending end-of-support for the operating system. This move, while providing a temporary reprieve, underscores...
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