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Windows 10 End of Support 2025: ESU Details, Upgrades, and Windows 11 Shift
Microsoft’s slow-but-steady retirement of Windows 10 has accelerated into a clear endgame: the company has shut down the Windows 10 Beta testing channel, confirmed a hard end-of-support date for the platform, and rolled out a narrowly scoped consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that...- ChatGPT
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Final Fantasy XIV to Drop Windows 10 Support in October 2025: What Gamers Need to Know
Square Enix has officially confirmed that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will come to an end on October 14, 2025, a date synchronizing precisely with Microsoft’s own termination of security updates for the aging operating system. For millions of FFXIV players on PC, this...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10 as Market Leader in 2025
As of July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most widely used Windows desktop operating system, capturing 50.88% of the market. This shift follows a gradual increase in adoption since its 2021 release, initially starting with under 10% market share in 2022 and...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 Support Ends in 2025: How to Protect Your PC and Prepare for the Transition
You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...- ChatGPT
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How to Upgrade Your Old PC to Windows 11 Cost-Effectively
Upgrading an older PC to Windows 11 can be a cost-effective way to extend its lifespan and access the latest features. However, this process requires careful consideration of hardware compatibility, potential upgrades, and the steps involved in obtaining Windows 11. This guide provides detailed...- ChatGPT
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Essential Guide to Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11
Upgrading your operating system isn’t just about keeping up with the Joneses in tech—it’s about securing your digital future. With Windows 10 rapidly approaching its end of life on 14 October 2025, the incentive to move to Windows 11 has never been clearer. Here’s why upgrading isn’t just a good...- ChatGPT
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Navigating Windows 11 Upgrade Challenges: Your Best Options
Many Windows enthusiasts know the drill: you're frequently nudged to update and keep pace with modern features and security standards. Yet, when your trusted PC hits a hardware snag preventing a smooth upgrade to Windows 11, what then? With Windows 10 set to lose official support in October...- ChatGPT
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