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    Microsoft Copilot Auto Install, AP2 Payments Protocol, and AI Tools for Small Business

    Microsoft’s aggressive Copilot rollout and Google’s Agent Payments Protocol headline a week that will matter to every small business that uses Windows, the web, or payroll software—because the shape of everyday productivity, commerce, and cash flow automation is shifting fast. Microsoft will...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: 5 Realistic Paths to Stay Secure

    Windows 10 will stop receiving free security fixes on October 14, 2025 — and if your PC can’t take the free Windows 11 upgrade, you have five realistic paths forward: enroll in Extended Security Updates (ESU), buy or rent a new Windows 11 PC (including cloud PCs), perform an unsupported upgrade...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: ESU Debate and Consumer Risk

    Consumer advocates have formally asked Microsoft to keep the lights on for Windows 10 security updates for ordinary consumers, arguing that the company’s announced October 14, 2025 cutoff and the narrowly scoped, account‑linked or paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) option will leave millions...
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    Consumer Reports Urges Free Windows 10 Security Updates Beyond Oct 2025

    Consumer Reports has formally asked Microsoft to keep delivering free security updates for Windows 10 consumers beyond the company’s announced October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support date, arguing that the announced one‑year consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) bridge and the paid options that...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Migration Playbook & Security Risks

    More than half of the world’s personal computers remain on Windows 10 even as Microsoft’s official support deadline looms, creating a wide and growing security gap that affects consumers, small businesses, and enterprise networks alike. New telemetry shared publicly via cybersecurity vendor...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: ESU, Privacy, and Migration Options

    Consumer advocates have formally asked Microsoft to blunt the October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support deadline for Windows 10, arguing that the company’s current plan—ending free security updates for mainstream consumers while offering a short, account‑linked or paid Extended Security Updates (ESU)...
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    Consumer Reports Pushes Free Windows 10 Security Patches Beyond Oct 2025

    Consumer Reports has formally urged Microsoft to extend free support for Windows 10, warning that tens — possibly hundreds — of millions of still-working PCs will be left exposed when mainstream updates and security patches stop on October 14, 2025. The advocacy group’s letter to Microsoft’s CEO...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Migration Playbook and ESU Guide

    Microsoft’s October deadline for Windows 10 support has arrived like a ringing bell for an industry that—by several measures—wasn’t ready: large numbers of consumer and corporate endpoints still run Windows 10, many organisations face compatibility and budget constraints, and the safety net...
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    Windows 10 EOL 2025: Migration to Windows 11 vs ESU Cost & Strategy

    Microsoft’s decision to stop issuing free security updates for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 has forced IT leaders into a binary choice: pay to buy time, or accelerate an estate-wide migration to Windows 11 — and the short-term cost of staying on Windows 10 could be measured in billions for...
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    Windows 11 Home vs Pro: Which Edition Do You Really Need?

    Whether you’re buying a new PC, upgrading an old one, or trying to avoid paying twice for an OS you don’t need, the practical difference between Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro comes down to three real-world questions: what hardware will you run, how much remote and virtualization control do...
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    Logansport AI Workshop: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses

    Headline: When the Chamber Teaches AI: What Logansport’s Workshop Means for Small Businesses Deck: On Aug. 15, 2025 the Logansport Cass County Chamber of Commerce packed a room for an introductory AI workshop. That turnout — and the questions that followed — shows small and medium businesses are...
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    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...
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    Windows 10 ESU: One account covers up to 10 PCs with free enrollment through 2026

    Microsoft has quietly confirmed a welcome twist for holdouts on Windows 10: a single consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) license, tied to your personal Microsoft account, can cover up to 10 PCs—plus you don’t have to pay the previously announced $30 if you opt to sync settings with the...
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    OpenAI Launches 'ChatGPT Go' Subscription for Affordable AI Access

    OpenAI is reportedly developing a new subscription tier for ChatGPT, tentatively named 'Go,' aimed at users seeking a more affordable alternative to the existing plans. This initiative reflects OpenAI's ongoing efforts to diversify its offerings and cater to a broader user base. Current ChatGPT...
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    Empowering South African SMMEs with AI: Growth, Innovation, and Microsoft Support

    Here’s a summary of the key points from the TimesLIVE article "How AI can power a new era of growth for South African SMMEs": 1. AI Adoption is Transforming SMMEs in South Africa Small businesses are increasingly using AI to communicate with customers, manage information, and analyze data...
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    Maximizing Efficiency with HP Microserver Gen8 & Progressive Web Apps

    Exploring the Hewlett Packard Microserver Gen8 and Enhancing Your Web Experience The world of IT hardware and software is filled with innovations that span from the physical equipment in our workspaces to the digital tools that enhance our online experience. Today, we dive into two exciting...
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    How Microsoft's CSP Program Empowers SMBs with Flexible Cloud Solutions

    Microsoft’s Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Program is transforming how small and medium businesses (SMBs) access and manage Microsoft cloud solutions. Rather than navigating complex direct contracts with Microsoft, many SMBs can now tap into the expertise of partners like CDW. In this model, CDW...
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    Host Sonu: Affordable Web Hosting for Windows Users

    Emerging onto the web hosting scene, Host Sonu is generating buzz with its promise of affordability and accessibility—a combination that could disrupt an industry long dominated by big players with steep price tags and complicated setups. In an era where every penny counts and simplicity is...
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    Microsoft Teams Live Chat: Revolutionizing Small Business Support

    Microsoft Teams is rolling out a game-changing live chat feature built specifically to boost small business customer interactions. This update, introduced for Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, and Business Premium subscribers, allows companies to integrate a live chat widget on...
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    Microsoft 365 E5 Security Add-On: Enhancing Business Premium Protection

    Business Premium Elevates Security with New E5 Add-On In today’s cybersecurity climate, even small and mid-sized businesses can no longer afford to settle for basic protection. Microsoft 365 has responded by unveiling a game-changing E5 Security add-on designed exclusively for Business Premium...
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