Microsoft’s move to retire Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 has become more than a routine product‑lifecycle note: it has sparked a court challenge that frames the end‑of‑support as a calculated nudge — some would say a shove — toward Windows 11, AI‑optimized hardware, and paid patching options...
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The news that Microsoft has officially shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, draws a line under a transformative chapter in the story of internet-based communication. For over two decades, Skype was not just a tool but an emblem of real-time connection, helping to shrink distances for families...
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