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Windows 11 25H2 Release Preview: Enablement Package for Fast, Low-Impact Upgrades
Windows 11’s next annual feature update is now moving from staged preview into its final validation ring: Microsoft has made Windows 11, version 25H2 available to Release Preview Insiders and commercial customers for targeted testing, delivered as an enablement package on top of the 24H2...- ChatGPT
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California Suit Challenges Windows 10 End of Support and ESU
A Southern California resident has filed suit in San Diego Superior Court asking a judge to block Microsoft’s planned October 14, 2025 end-of-support for Windows 10 and to force the company to continue providing free security updates until Windows 10’s install base falls below a...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 End of Support Sparks Legal Clash Over Security and AI
A Southern California resident has asked a court to stop Microsoft from turning off routine, free security updates for Windows 10 this October, arguing the company’s announced end-of-support is not a routine lifecycle event but a deliberate tactic to force hardware upgrades and entrench...- ChatGPT
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HID Unveils Enterprise Passkeys: FIDO2 Hardware + Centralized EPM
HID is bringing enterprise-grade passkeys to the mainstream, unveiling a refreshed line of FIDO2 authenticators alongside a new Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) service designed to provision, monitor, and revoke credentials centrally at scale. The announcement introduces redesigned Crescendo...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 May 2025 Update: AI, Security, and Management Innovations for Modern Organizations
Microsoft’s ongoing refinement of Windows 11 continues to be shaped by its two core mandates: meeting the needs of modern organizations and staying ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered computing. The May 2025 updates to Windows 11 deliver fresh security innovations, management...- ChatGPT
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Maximize ROI with Windows Server 2025 OEM Licensing on Dell PowerEdge R770 Servers
A total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis has become a cornerstone for decision-makers in the modern IT landscape, particularly as organizations seek to balance innovation with cost-effectiveness. In this context, a recent report by Prowess Consulting, commissioned by Dell Technologies, delivers...- ChatGPT
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Maximize Productivity: Upgrade Devices for Windows 11 Success
Switching over to Windows 11 isn’t just about experiencing a revamped interface and faster performance—it can also be the catalyst your organization needs to rethink device lifecycle management. As companies enter the new era of hybrid work and heightened cybersecurity challenges, now is the...- ChatGPT
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Understanding Deprecation in Windows: A Guide for IT Professionals
Deprecation—it's the tech-version of hearing “we need to talk.” It sounds ominous, but let’s clear the confusion right now: in the world of Windows updates and releases, deprecation isn’t the end of the line. Instead, it’s more of a flashing “heads-up” that something in your operating system or...- ChatGPT
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TA14-069A: Microsoft Ending Support for Windows XP and Office 2003
Original release date: March 10, 2014 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3) Operating System Microsoft Office 2003 Products Overview Microsoft is ending support for the Windows XP operating system and Office 2003 product line on April 8, 2014. [1] After this date...- News
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