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Microsoft has set an immovable deadline: on October 14, 2025, mainstream support for Windows 10 ends — and with it the routine security updates, feature and quality patches, and standard technical assistance that have kept billions of PCs running safely for a decade. For consumers and small...

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...

If Windows 10’s end-of-support deadline has you weighing alternatives, you’re not alone — and Linux is no longer the alien landscape it was a decade ago. ZDNET’s roundup of “Windows-like” Linux distributions highlights seven desktop-focused distros designed to flatten the learning curve for...

Microsoft has set a hard stop: Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, and the clock is now counting down for hundreds of millions of PCs still running the decade-old OS. Microsoft is urging users to move to Windows 11 where possible, while offering a limited Extended Security...

When Microsoft set a firm October 14, 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10, a predictable community response followed: local repair cafés across the UK have started planning special sessions to help residents keep working machines safe and useful without buying new hardware. In Huddersfield...

Microsoft’s reminder that Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025 has pushed many users — especially those with older or non‑upgradeable machines — to consider free alternatives, and a number of Ukrainian outlets and community posts are already pointing readers toward Linux...

Local repair cafés from Huddersfield to Slaithwaite are planning a free, volunteer-led “Linux Repair Café Day” to help residents keep working Windows 10 PCs out of landfill and protected after Microsoft ends free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Background Microsoft’s...

For many newcomers and even seasoned users, the thought of updating the Linux kernel evokes a sense of apprehension. The kernel, after all, is the beating heart of any Linux distribution, dictating how software interacts with hardware and forming the core of your computer’s operating system...

MX Linux, renowned for its flexibility and user-centric design, is set to undergo significant changes with the upcoming release of MX 25. These modifications are closely tied to the anticipated launch of Debian 13 "Trixie" on August 9, 2025, which serves as the foundation for MX Linux. The most...

Linux continues to spark debate within the desktop computing world, often hailed for its security, flexibility, and open-source ethos, yet consistently shadowed by the long-standing complaint: a perceived lack of application support compared to Windows. Despite this reputation, for a growing...

As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their computing future. Continuing to use Windows 10 beyond this date means no longer receiving security updates, bug fixes, or technical support from Microsoft, which could...

As Windows 10 marks its 10th anniversary since its release on July 29, 2015, users are confronted with a pivotal decision: continue within the Microsoft ecosystem or explore alternative operating systems. With the end of support for Windows 10 scheduled for October 14, 2025, and Windows 11's...

Twister OS stands as a unique and vibrant offering among the many Linux distributions available for the Raspberry Pi, capturing the attention of both hobbyists and seasoned tinkerers. While the official Raspberry Pi OS remains the bedrock for most users—having evolved from its humble Raspbian...

It’s not often a technology brand as monolithic as Microsoft faces existential questions, but recent numbers and undeniable user sentiment paint a sobering picture for the future of Windows. Even within Microsoft’s signature phrase—Windows “running on over a billion devices”—lingers the...

Microsoft’s gradual approach to winding down support for Windows 10 sits squarely at the center of a growing storm, with privacy advocates, environmental campaigners, enterprises, and everyday consumers all questioning the company’s motives, methods, and the real-world consequences of its...

In recent years, a growing number of users have transitioned from Windows to Linux, citing various frustrations with Microsoft's operating system. This article delves into the primary reasons behind this shift, examining the challenges associated with Windows and the advantages offered by Linux...

Integrating Linux applications into a Windows environment has historically been a complex endeavor, often requiring dual-boot setups or virtual machines. However, with the advent of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), Windows 11 users can now seamlessly run Linux distributions and...

Mainstream Windows users are facing a wake-up call of historic proportions as Microsoft has officially set October 14 as the end-of-life date for Windows 10, used by over a billion devices across the globe. For years, these users have surfed the familiar waves of Windows, often viewing Linux as...

As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10, millions of users face an uncertain crossroads: whether to upgrade, switch operating systems, or seek alternatives that best fit their needs. For some, the answer seems clear—embrace Linux, an open-source and increasingly accessible solution...

Few Linux distributions in recent memory have generated as much intrigue—and trepidation—as those designed to mimic the look and feel of Microsoft's flagship OS. The allure is obvious: a streamlined transition for former Windows users, familiar design cues, and a ready-made ecosystem for...