Windows 10 did not secretly keep the entire world on life support until 2032 — but one very specific, specialist edition of the operating system does have a later end-of-servicing date. The edition in question is Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021, a Long-Term Servicing Channel build targeted...
When Microsoft announced the approaching end of support for Windows 10, countless users felt the pressure to upgrade to Windows 11, chasing security updates and future-proofing their systems. But the transition hasn’t been smooth for everyone. From subtle hardware incompatibilities to a...
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Microsoft’s relentless drive to shift users from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has taken on new urgency since the company announced the end of support for Windows 10 slated for October 14, 2025. Users, IT pros, and organizations “sing the requiem” for one of the most popular operating systems ever...
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Windows 10's impending end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, has prompted users to explore alternatives to maintain a secure and stable operating system. One such alternative is the Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), particularly the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 edition...
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As Microsoft approaches the October 2025 end-of-support deadline for Windows 10, many users find themselves at a crossroads. If your PC doesn't meet the hardware requirements for Windows 11, such as TPM 2.0 or newer processors, and you're satisfied with Windows 10, fear not—there are less...
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As Microsoft prepares to end mainstream support for Windows 10 in October 2025, the millions of users still running this operating system face a crossroads. While the natural progression would be to upgrade to Windows 11, this transition is not straightforward for everyone. Many existing PCs...
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As the clock ticks down to October 2025, Windows 10 users face a significant crossroads. The end of free support for Windows 10, announced years in advance, is rapidly approaching, leaving many wondering what paths remain for their current setups. With Windows 11 launched and positioned as the...
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With the upcoming end of support for Windows 10 scheduled for October 14, 2025, millions of users face critical decisions regarding their computing environments. For many, Windows 10 has been a stable, familiar operating system, but now Microsoft is formally halting security patches, bug fixes...
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Microsoft’s announcement that regular support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025 has stirred significant discussion among users whose devices do not meet Windows 11’s stringent hardware requirements. As many PCs worldwide still rely on Windows 10, the question arises: what are the feasible...
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With official free support for Windows 10 ending in October 2025, users and organizations face a crossroads that is influencing their upgrade strategies and long-term planning. Microsoft’s decision to retire Windows 10 affects security, compatibility, and the very viability of systems running...
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As Windows 10’s official support expiration date looms in October 2025, millions of users face critical decisions about their computing futures. For those whose PCs do not meet the stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11, this transition can be particularly daunting. Yet, the end of...
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Windows 10 LTSC: The Overlooked Escape Route for Users Facing End of Support
With Windows 10 support inching towards its October sunset, millions of users face a daunting decision: upgrade to newer hardware for Windows 11, experiment with alternatives like Linux, or risk operating a vulnerable...
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October 2025 is approaching, and if you’re one of the millions of Windows 10 devotees refusing to budge from your tried-and-true PC—either due to a healthy distrust of new things, a wallet that still hasn’t recovered from the last hardware craze, or just sheer inertia—there’s a looming deadline...
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Microsoft Launches Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025
In a significant move that underscores its commitment to enterprise solutions, Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of Windows Server 2025 and System Center 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company's...
In a recent announcement, Microsoft introduced the Windows 11 24H2 update and the Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) 2024 variant for managed enterprise systems. As part of this rollout, Microsoft highlighted a significant alteration that may benefit IT administrators and office workers alike...
Hello Windows Insiders!
Today we are pleased to release a new build of the Windows Server vNext Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release that contains both the Desktop Experience and Server Core in all 18 server languages, as well as a new build of the next Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel...
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