For many, the Trusted Platform Module, or TPM, first entered the spotlight in the wake of Microsoft's transition to Windows 11—a shift that sparked immediate controversy and pushed the acronym into the everyday vocabulary of the modern PC user. This hardware-based security feature, once the...
Microsoft Defender Antivirus has long been at the forefront of protecting Windows users from an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, but even well-intentioned drivers can harbor latent risks. One recent security event—flagged as VulnerableDriver:WinNT/Winring0—highlights how trusted system...
The Windows 11 journey has been marked by more than just visual refreshes and performance boosts—it’s been defined by heated debates around hardware requirements, none more divisive than the enforced inclusion of TPM 2.0. As the dust settles nearly four years after Microsoft’s announcement, this...
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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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When it comes to protecting your digital life, the security settings on your Windows PC should never be an afterthought. From sensitive documents and irreplaceable photos to your credentials and banking details, our computers hold far more than just data—they can be keys to our identities and...
As the looming Windows 10 end-of-life creeps closer, millions of PC users are suddenly faced with an urgent decision: whether to keep running their existing devices past Microsoft’s October 2025 support deadline or to embrace the prospect of a new machine, possibly taking advantage of major...
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Windows 11 has reached a pivotal moment in its lifecycle, overtaking Windows 10 as the most widely used desktop operating system in the world, according to the latest data from Stat Counter. For the first time since its launch in late 2021, Windows 11 secures a clear majority, accounting for 52...
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For nearly four years, the battle for dominance between Windows 10 and Windows 11 defined the landscape of desktop computing. Now, as the end-of-support date for Windows 10 looms ever closer, the momentum has finally shifted: Windows 11 has overtaken its predecessor in global usage. This...
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Windows 11 Pro has made no secret of its ambitions: this is the edition for people who demand more power, more control, and more say over how their systems behave. But for the everyday Windows user—one who doesn’t manage a business network or deploy fleets of laptops—the temptation to shell out...
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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'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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As Microsoft approaches the end-of-support milestone for Windows 10, a significant new development has brought both relief and complexity to the world’s hundreds of millions of Windows 10 users. In a move that blends generosity with strategic nudging, Microsoft has confirmed it will offer free...
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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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When the world’s most widely used desktop operating system approaches the end of its life, both opportunity and uncertainty arise—and Windows 10’s looming support cut-off is no exception. With official support ending in October 2025, users worldwide, from enterprise IT administrators to families...
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AMD’s continual push to keep its Ryzen platforms secure and performing at their best took another step forward with the release of chipset driver version 7.06.02.123—available now for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. This rollout comes on the heels of a major firmware patch addressing the...
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As technology evolves, so do the policies governing the longevity and security of our devices. Understanding whether your Mac or Windows PC will continue to receive security updates in 2026 is crucial for maintaining a secure computing environment. This article delves into the support lifecycles...
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For millions of Windows 10 users, the steady countdown toward October 14, 2025 has turned sporadic software nags into a pressing reality check. On that date, Microsoft will officially pull the plug on mainstream support for Windows 10, meaning no more security updates, bug fixes, or free...
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As the Windows 10 era draws to a close, millions of users are confronted with a critical dilemma: how to operate safely when official security updates from Microsoft come to an end. The cessation of updates, scheduled for October 14, 2025, doesn’t mean Windows 10 machines will instantly become...
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Regularly restarting your Windows 11 PC is a fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of system maintenance that can have a significant impact on performance, stability, and security. While many users are accustomed to simply putting their computer to sleep or leaving it running for extended...
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