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  1. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Upgrade, ESU, or Replace Your PC

    Thanks — I opened that Geo Digital / Geo News YouTube item for you. Do you want a short summary, a full (time‑stamped) transcript, or a writeup (blog / forum post) based on the video? If you want a quick summary right now: the video is a warning for Windows 10 users about the upcoming end of...
  2. Windows 10 ESU Explained: Eligibility, Enrollment & Oct 14, 2025 Deadline

    Microsoft set a hard deadline for Windows 10 support — October 14, 2025 — and has offered a narrowly scoped lifeline for holdouts: the consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that extends security-only patches for one additional year, through October 13, 2026. This article explains...
  3. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Lawsuit Targets Obsolescence and AI PCs

    Microsoft’s announcement that Windows 10 will reach its official end of support on October 14, 2025, has moved from a scheduled milestone to a legal and public-policy flashpoint, after a California resident filed a lawsuit on August 7, 2025, accusing the company of using the cutoff to force...
  4. Windows 10 End of Life: ESU, Lawsuit, and Upgrade Dilemma

    Microsoft’s announced retirement of Windows 10 and a single‑plaintiff lawsuit filed in California have ignited a debate that spans consumer rights, corporate lifecycle policy, and the broader environmental costs of forced hardware turnover. osoft has publicly set October 14, 2025 as the end of...
  5. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Upgrade, ESU, or Replace

    Microsoft will stop providing security updates and technical support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and that deadline forces a decision: upgrade, replace, pay to extend, or accept rising risk as the OS moves into unsupported territory. This article breaks down what “end of support” actually...
  6. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Upgrade to Windows 11, ESU, or Replace Hardware

    Microsoft will stop providing updates and support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, forcing a decision for millions of users: upgrade to Windows 11, buy a new PC, enroll in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, or continue running an unsupported system at elevated risk...
  7. Understanding Windows 11 Upgrade Blocks: How Microsoft’s Safeguard Holds Impact Your System

    Microsoft’s ongoing campaign to move Windows 10 users onto Windows 11 continues to spark discussion among enthusiasts, power users, and enterprise IT alike. Recently, the company published an in-depth support article that finally sheds official light on one of the most frustrating parts of the...
  8. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Why Switching to Linux is Your Best Choice

    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...
  9. Windows 11 Upgrade Restrictions vs. Reports of Unsupported Systems Receiving Offers

    Microsoft's stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11, particularly the necessity of TPM 2.0, have been a significant barrier for users with older PCs. However, recent reports indicate that some users are receiving upgrade offers to Windows 11 on systems that don't meet these requirements...
  10. Microsoft Windows 11: New Local Backup & Transfer Tool Simplifies PC Migration

    Microsoft is set to enhance Windows 11 with a new local backup and transfer tool, aiming to simplify the migration of files and settings between PCs. This feature, currently available to Windows Insiders, is expected to be released to the general public soon. The tool facilitates local transfers...
  11. Revive Old Hardware and Escape Windows 11 Restrictions with Linux in 2025

    For millions of PC owners, the announcement of Windows 11 brought not a sense of anticipation, but apprehension—and for good reason. Overnight, Microsoft’s new operating system drew a hard line in the sand: unless your machine met strict requirements such as TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, UEFI firmware...
  12. Windows 11 24H2 Rollout Update: Compatibility Holds Lifted & What’s Next

    After an extended wait that tested the patience of many Windows users, Microsoft has finally removed a major obstacle that held up the wide distribution of Windows 11 24H2. This key development opens the door for more PCs—especially those with newer Intel processors—to receive one of the most...
  13. Microsoft Announces Free Windows 11 Upgrade for Windows 10 Users Amid End of Support

    Here is a quick summary using both the Faharas News and Forbes sources: What Microsoft Announced Free Windows Update starting today: Microsoft is now offering a free update for Windows users to help with the transition away from Windows 10, which officially reaches end of life on October 14...
  14. Windows 11 & 10 New Local Migration Tool for Seamless PC Data Transfer

    Microsoft is reintroducing a dedicated migration tool for Windows 11 and Windows 10, aiming to simplify the process of transferring user data between PCs. This new feature, integrated into the Windows Backup app, facilitates the direct transfer of essential user folders and settings over a local...
  15. Microsoft's New PC-to-PC Migration Tool for Windows 10 & 11: A Return to Seamless Local Transfers

    The resurgence of PC-to-PC migration tools in modern operating systems is emblematic of how some of the most useful technology, after fading into the background for a few years, can return to center stage when users voice their needs. Microsoft’s recent confirmation and quiet rollout of a new...
  16. Microsoft Plans to End Support for Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps by 2026

    Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its support strategy for Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 applications, aiming to transition users to Windows 11. Starting August 2026, Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will no longer receive new feature updates. This change affects all users, including...
  17. Windows 11 Tops Windows 10 as Most Used Desktop OS in 2025

    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%...
  18. Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10 in Market Share Amid Growing Adoption

    In July 2025, Windows 11 achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Windows 10 in market share, marking a pivotal moment in Microsoft's operating system evolution. According to data from StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds 50.88% of the Windows market, while Windows 10's share has declined to...
  19. Windows 11 Overtakes Windows 10 as Most Used Desktop OS in 2025

    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...
  20. Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10: The Future of PC Upgrades & Security in 2025

    Windows 11 has taken nearly four years to surpass its older sibling, but today it controls just over 52% of the Windows desktop and laptop landscape—a significant turning point, especially with Microsoft’s end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 now looming just over three months away. According...