For many years, Windows has dominated the desktop operating system landscape, with countless users adopting Windows 10 and Windows 11 as their daily drivers. The inertia of familiarity, convenience, and software compatibility has made it difficult for even the most user-friendly Linux...
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As the October 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, millions of users are confronted with the challenge of transitioning to a new operating system. For those whose hardware doesn't meet Windows 11's stringent requirements, the prospect of purchasing new equipment or facing...
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The decision by Schleswig-Holstein, Germany’s northernmost state, to phase out Microsoft software from all public administration marks one of the most ambitious moves yet by a European government towards digital sovereignty. This politically charged and technically complex transition—already...
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Denmark is poised to transition its government IT infrastructure from proprietary Microsoft products to open-source alternatives, marking a significant shift towards digital sovereignty. This move mirrors similar initiatives in other European regions, notably the German state of...
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As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, a significant number of users are evaluating their options. The "End of 10" campaign, supported by The Document Foundation (TDF) and its flagship product, LibreOffice, advocates for a transition from Windows 10 to...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, a significant debate has emerged regarding Microsoft's decision to cease updates for the widely used operating system. The KDE community, known for its development of the Plasma desktop environment, has launched a campaign...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, the KDE community has launched the "End of 10" campaign, urging users to transition to the Linux-based Plasma desktop environment. This initiative highlights environmental concerns, promotes free software, and critiques...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 fast approaches, millions of PC users across the globe are facing a pivotal decision: should they move to Microsoft’s latest operating system, purchase a shiny new Copilot+ PC, or seek an entirely different path to keep their devices alive? Microsoft is...
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Microsoft’s announcement that Windows 10 support will end on October 14, 2025, has left millions of users at a critical juncture. After that date, Windows 10 machines will no longer receive security patches, exposing them to rising cybersecurity risks such as viruses, malware, and ransomware...
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As Microsoft’s October 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10 rapidly approaches, millions of users are facing a pivotal decision about the future of their personal computers. For many, especially those with older hardware, the situation is both confusing and frustrating. Microsoft’s...
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The challenge of migrating established enterprise workloads from Microsoft Windows to Linux is a significant hurdle in the broader cloud infrastructure market, particularly as organizations transition their operations to public cloud providers. Major cloud players such as Amazon Web Services...
Microsoft has officially confirmed that it will end support for its widely used Windows 10 operating system on October 14, 2025. This decision marks a significant milestone for millions of users worldwide who rely on Windows 10 for personal and professional use. As the end-of-support date...
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So once again, as throughout the history of windows, I need a fresh install. This time I actually care that all my applications / windows settings and user data are migrated as well after the fresh install of windows 10 pro on a new SSD. My current install is on a traditional laptop 2.5 disk but...
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