As Microsoft prepares to draw the curtain on official support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of users around the globe—especially in India—are facing a crucial decision: move forward to Windows 11, or carve out an alternative path. For a sizable contingent, Windows 10 remains a...
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Microsoft’s approach to end-of-support for Windows 10 has entered a new and controversial phase, with the company recently unveiling a nuanced, if not contradictory, set of rules for who gets to prolong their device’s life safely. In a surprise turn, home users are receiving a range of free or...
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As Microsoft prepares to bring Windows 10 to the end of its mainstream support lifecycle on October 14, 2025, millions of users across the globe find themselves at a crossroads. While some are ready to embrace the transition to Windows 11, a significant portion—encompassing schools, businesses...
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For nearly a decade, Windows 10 has served as the digital workhorse for hundreds of millions of PCs globally, earning a reputation for stability, usability, and a familiar interface that both consumers and businesses have come to rely on. However, with the official end-of-support date looming on...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft is intensifying efforts to transition users to Windows 11. This strategic push is evident through various initiatives aimed at encouraging upgrades, including direct in-system notifications and promotional...
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The fast-approaching end of support for Windows 10 heralds one of the most pivotal transitions in the modern IT era. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially cease issuing bug fixes, security updates, or any technical support for Windows 10. Though the system itself will not suddenly...
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As global IT landscapes approach a critical juncture with the imminent end-of-life for Windows 10, organisations—especially within the UK public sector—find themselves grappling with the complexities and urgency of operating system migration. Despite years of advance notice, millions of devices...
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As Microsoft’s deadline for the end of Windows 10 support looms on October 14, 2025, a striking number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain unprepared for this transition—a trend that could have serious consequences for security, operational continuity, and even the environment...
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When Microsoft said Windows 10 was going to be retired, they weren't joking. But for those clinging to this aging operating system, help doesn't come cheap—or simple. Microsoft recently updated its guidance on the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, a plan designed for die-hard Windows 10...