Windows 11’s ascent to dominance in the desktop operating system landscape marks a significant turning point not only for Microsoft, but for the broader ecosystem of PC users and enterprises worldwide. Recent data from Stat Counter reveals that Windows 11 now commands 52% of the desktop OS...
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As of July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most widely used desktop operating system worldwide, marking a significant milestone in Microsoft's OS evolution.
This shift is largely attributed to the impending end of support for Windows 10, scheduled for October...
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As Microsoft pivots toward a more streamlined, secure, and modernized iteration of Windows 11, the company has begun a significant and symbolic effort: the removal of PowerShell 2.0 from its operating system. This move is part of a sweeping initiative to clean up Windows 11—shedding legacy code...
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Microsoft's recent announcement to extend Windows 10 support has sparked discussions among users contemplating their operating system choices. While the extension offers a temporary reprieve, some users are considering a transition to Linux distributions like Linux Mint. This article delves into...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, users and organizations must consider upgrading to Windows 11 to maintain security, compliance, and access to new features. Continuing to use Windows 10 beyond this date will expose systems to increased security risks, as...
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For countless users, the “Microsoft Print to PDF” feature on Windows 11 has become indispensable—whether for archiving web content, sharing documents without altering their formatting, or converting office files into universally accessible PDFs. However, recent months have seen a surge of...
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Amid mounting anticipation for Windows 11 24H2, many early adopters have encountered an unexpected setback: the classic "Microsoft Print to PDF" feature is nowhere to be found after a clean installation. This seemingly small omission has set off ripples of confusion, frustration, and lively...
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A recent disruption in the ‘Print to PDF’ functionality on Windows 11 24H2 has drawn fresh attention to the software update process, underscoring both the complexities of modern operating systems and Microsoft’s evolving approach to customer support. The issue, triggered by the April 2025...
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Microsoft's recent decision to extend support for Windows 10 has placed approximately 700 million users at a crossroads, necessitating a choice between two free options to ensure their systems remain secure and up-to-date.
Initially, Microsoft had set October 14, 2025, as the end-of-support date...
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Microsoft Office 2024, unveiled in September 2024, marked another milestone in productivity software by offering a range of upgrades and additional features. Yet, even as users and IT administrators eagerly adopted the latest iteration, a persistent and troubling licensing bug cast a shadow over...
Microsoft has released the KB5060843 Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2, and Windows Server 2025 on June 26, 2025. This update enhances the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), ensuring a more robust and secure recovery process for users.
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Here is a summary of KB5060843: Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 (June 26, 2025):
Summary
This update improves the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) in:
Windows 11, version 24H2 (all editions, including SE, Enterprise, Education, Multi-Session...
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Here is a summary of KB5063130: Image Processing AI component update (version 1.2506.707.0) for Qualcomm-powered systems:
Applies to:
Windows 11 SE, version 24H2
Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 24H2
Windows 11 Enterprise Multi-Session, version 24H2
Windows 11 Home and Pro, version...
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Here’s a summary of the details for KB5061090: Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 22H2 and 23H2 — June 26, 2025:
Summary
Purpose: This update makes improvements to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2.
How to Get This Update
Windows Update:
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Here's a summary of the key information from the Microsoft Support article on Windows devices for home users, businesses, and schools with Microsoft-managed updates:
What's Happening?
Microsoft is updating the Secure Boot certificates (originally issued in 2011 and expiring starting June 2026)...
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Microsoft has announced that it will end free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After this date, the company will no longer provide software support, critical bug fixes, or security patches for the operating system. This cessation of support means that Windows 10 users will be more...
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Microsoft's planned end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, is sparking both concern and debate across the PC landscape, and with good reason. More than just a version number, this deadline signifies a deep transformation in the Windows ecosystem: tens of millions of PCs—many still...
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Windows 10’s end of support date—October 14, 2025—has long hovered over hundreds of millions of PCs as a looming deadline, usually signaling an abrupt halt to vital security patches and updates. However, Microsoft’s new tool for “free” Extended Security Updates (ESU) is poised to radically...
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With Microsoft’s official support for Windows 10 set to expire on October 14, the tech community finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. Tens of millions of users, from IT professionals to everyday PC enthusiasts, must now weigh the tangible benefits of upgrading to Windows 11 against a complex...
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Users of Windows 11 have encountered a new and frustrating obstacle: the update scanning process can freeze unexpectedly, particularly for those running version 24H2. This bug doesn’t just introduce an inconvenience—it blocks the entire mechanism for detecting and installing critical security...
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