Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive free software updates, technical assistance, or security fixes. This development has significant implications for the millions of users still...
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As Microsoft prepares to conclude support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Post this date, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive free security updates, technical assistance, or software improvements. To address...
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As Windows 10 marks its 10th anniversary since its release on July 29, 2015, users are confronted with a pivotal decision: continue within the Microsoft ecosystem or explore alternative operating systems. With the end of support for Windows 10 scheduled for October 14, 2025, and Windows 11's...
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The end of Windows 10 marks a bittersweet milestone not only for Microsoft but for millions of users and IT professionals who have built their workflows and personal digital lives around one of the most widely adopted operating systems in history. As October approaches and the official...
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As the end of Windows 10 support approaches, many users are exploring alternatives to avoid upgrading to Windows 11, especially those with hardware that doesn't meet the new system requirements. One promising solution is Operese, a migration tool designed to facilitate the transition from...
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As Microsoft approaches the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their operating systems. The cessation of free security updates post this date means that devices running Windows 10 will no longer receive patches for...
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As Microsoft approaches the final curtain call for Windows 10, the ripples are reaching far beyond the realm of operating system updates and security patches and into the everyday experience of PC gamers. Among the earliest—and arguably the most impactful—casualties of this OS transition is...
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On October 14, 2025, the world of PC gaming will witness a significant shift: Square Enix is officially ending support for Final Fantasy XIV on Windows 10. This move arrives on the heels of Microsoft’s declared end of security updates and official support for the operating system, which marks...
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For decades, the rhythm of corporate IT has followed a familiar pattern: Microsoft sets an end date for operating system support, and the world scrambles to adapt. This time, with Windows 10's end-of-support looming in October, the stakes feel both higher and—surprisingly for some—much more...
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The landscape of productivity software for Windows users is set to undergo a significant transformation as Microsoft announces a major policy shift for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) apps on Windows 10. Starting in August 2026, Microsoft will cease adding new features to Microsoft 365 apps...
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Microsoft’s countdown to the end of Windows 10 support is no longer a far-off abstraction—it’s a fast-approaching reality, sending shockwaves through millions of homes, businesses, and, perhaps most critically, the vast ranks of organizations that rely on Windows as the backbone of their digital...
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The approaching end of Windows 10 support represents a seismic shift for millions of PC users worldwide, forcing a reckoning with device longevity, cybersecurity, and personal technology budgeting. For many, the question isn’t whether they’ll ride Windows 10 into the sunset, but how—and at what...
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As the clock ticks down to the end of Windows 10 support—a date etched in stone for October 14, 2025—millions globally face a pressing decision: what to do with PCs that can’t or won’t upgrade to Windows 11. The coming end-of-support (EOS) event is not just a routine sunset; it’s a...
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In July 2025, Windows 11 achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Windows 10 in market share, marking the first time Microsoft's latest operating system has become the most widely used desktop OS globally. According to data from StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds 51.77% of the Windows...
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As of July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become Microsoft's most widely used desktop operating system. According to data from StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds a 50.88% share of the Windows desktop market, edging out Windows 10, which has declined to 46.2% .
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As the inevitable end of official support for Windows 10 approaches, the software ecosystem around Microsoft’s iconic operating system is undergoing a subtle but significant shift. At the heart of this transition is Google Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser, now actively checking...
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In a significant shift within the desktop operating system landscape, Windows 11 has overtaken Windows 10 to become the most widely used Windows version. According to recent data from Statcounter, as of early July 2025, Windows 11 holds a 52% share of all Windows desktop installations...
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For millions of Windows users worldwide, the latest moves by Google and Microsoft signal a decisive turning point in the ongoing shift from Windows 10 to Windows 11. As much as Microsoft insists on the holistic security and performance upgrades of its newer operating system, real-world momentum...
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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.
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As Microsoft approaches the official end of support date for Windows 10, a quiet but consequential shift is underway in the wider Windows ecosystem—one that extends far beyond Redmond’s official timelines or statements. Google Chrome, the world’s most widely used browser, is already positioning...
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