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    Move from Windows 10 to Linux Mint: USB Test Drive and Dual Boot

    If Windows 10’s end-of-support has nudged you toward a change, the easiest bridge off the Microsoft train may be Linux Mint — a polished, Windows-friendly distro that lets you test-drive a new operating system from a USB stick, dual-boot safely, or erase Windows entirely and keep only the new...
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    Extend Laptop Life After Windows 10 EOL with Linux Mint at University Helpdesks

    University IT teams and student helpdesks across Europe are quietly launching one of the most practical answers to the Windows 10 end‑of‑support dilemma: if your PC can’t meet Windows 11’s hardware gates, don’t buy a new machine — extend the life of the one you have by switching it to a...
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    Windows 10 End of Support: Upgrade to Windows 11, Linux Mint, or ChromeOS Flex

    The day many Windows users have long been warned about has arrived: Windows 10 has reached end of support, and that changes the practical and security calculus for millions of PCs still running the decade-old OS. For consumers and IT pros alike, the choice is no longer simply “keep using what...
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    Five Linux Alternatives to Windows 10 End of Support: Mint Ubuntu Pop!_OS Zorin Fedora

    Windows 10 has reached its official end of support, leaving millions of machines that can’t or won’t upgrade to Windows 11 exposed to growing security risk — but you don’t have to toss that PC or pay for an expensive replacement to stay safe. For older or TPM‑blocked devices, modern Linux...
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    Switch Windows 10 to Linux Mint: A Free Windows Like Desktop for End of Support

    If your Windows 10 PC is approaching the end of official support and you don’t want Windows 11 — or your hardware isn’t eligible for Microsoft’s free upgrade — switching to a friendly Linux desktop like Linux Mint is a practical, zero‑cost option that will keep your machine useful and secure for...
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    Switch to Linux Mint: Quick, Free Windows Alternative for Old PCs

    If you’re tired of waiting for Microsoft patches, dislike Windows 11’s direction, or simply want to revive an older PC, switching to a free, easy-to-use Linux distribution like Linux Mint is one of the quickest, lowest-risk options available—and you can do it without spending a dime. Background...
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    Linux Gains Momentum as Windows 10 EOL Nears, Not a Mass Exodus

    A surprising pattern is emerging as the Windows 10 end‑of‑support deadline approaches: publicly available telemetry and independent trackers show measurable growth in Linux desktop usage, while community projects, vendors, and security firms are actively encouraging migration — but the evidence...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: ESU, Windows 11 Upgrade, and Migration Plan

    Windows 10 reaches a hard stop on October 14, 2025 — after that date Microsoft will no longer deliver routine security updates, feature patches, or technical support for the mainstream editions — and every Windows 10 PC owner needs a realistic plan now to avoid rapid security and compatibility...
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    Switch Windows to Linux Mint: A Practical, Safe Migration Guide

    If you’re staring at a Windows 10 machine that’s nearing the end of support — or you simply tried Windows 11 and didn’t like it — switching to a free, user-friendly Linux distribution like Linux Mint is a practical alternative that can revive older hardware, protect your privacy, and get you...
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    Windows 10 EOL 2025: Practical Guide to Upgrades, ESU, Linux, or Cloud PCs

    If your PC can’t run Windows 11, you’re no longer just inconvenienced — you're facing a ticking support clock that changes how Microsoft services, patches, and even some apps will behave after October 14, 2025. This is the practical guide every Windows 10 user needs right now: clear options...
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    Migrating from Windows 10: Pick the Right Linux for Your Skill and Hardware

    If you’re planning to abandon Windows 10 when Microsoft ends support, the sensible advice is not just “pick a Linux distro” — it’s “pick the right one for your skills, hardware, and use case,” because some distributions are effectively designed to be a learning project rather than a drop-in...
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    KB5065429: Windows 10 ESU Enrollment & End-of-Support 2025

    Microsoft pushed Windows 10 cumulative update KB5065429 to 22H2 machines this week, a mandatory security rollup that arrives as the platform approaches its October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support deadline — and it’s tightly linked to Microsoft’s consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) enrollment path...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Upgrade, ESU, or ChromeOS/Linux Alternatives

    The countdown is real: Microsoft will stop issuing regular security updates and technical support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and owners of older but still serviceable laptops face three clear choices — upgrade to Windows 11 if the hardware permits, pay for a short-term Extended Security...
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    Mozilla Extends Firefox ESR 115 Support to March 2026 for Legacy Windows and macOS

    Mozilla’s decision to keep Firefox 115 ESR alive for older machines is the latest twist in a multi-stage, pragmatic approach to supporting users who remain on end-of-life operating systems — the Extended Support Release for Firefox 115 will now be maintained for Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and...
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    Windows to Linux Migration: 4 Practical, Risk-Aware Tactics

    If you’ve spent a decade — or three — inside Windows and the prospect of switching to Linux feels equal parts liberating and terrifying, you’re not alone; recent coverage and community chatter have distilled the crossover into four practical tactics that turn a daunting migration into a...
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    Staying on Windows, Not Happy: Power-User Tweaks, Update Regressions, Copilot Frustrations

    I’ve been a Windows user for decades, certified and salaried in its administration, and I still find myself reluctantly staying on the platform while privately resenting much of what it has become. The piece forwarded here — a veteran Windows writer admitting he’s “staying on Windows, but I’m...
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    Windows 11 Empty network folder

    My GMKTEC M7 Pro mini pc consistently shows an empty network folder. Occasionally on a boot it will populate but then contents disappear. Internet access is OK, occasionally takes two or three tries to connect to a site. I recently set up a NAS on a Beelink Me Mini running Truenas Community...
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    Linux Mint 22.2 Zara Beta, Windows 2030 AI Vision, Edge on Windows 10 to 2028

    The August 16 tech roundup lands at the intersection of desktop refreshes, AI ambitions, and long-lived platform commitments — a single day that underlines how fast software vendors are reshaping both user experiences and the lifecycle expectations of devices. Major takeaways: Linux Mint 22.2...
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    Linux Repair Cafe Day: Extend Windows 10 PCs (Huddersfield to Slaithwaite)

    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...
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    Revive Old Hardware and Escape Windows 11 Restrictions with Linux in 2025

    For millions of PC owners, the announcement of Windows 11 brought not a sense of anticipation, but apprehension—and for good reason. Overnight, Microsoft’s new operating system drew a hard line in the sand: unless your machine met strict requirements such as TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, UEFI firmware...
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