Zorin OS 18 Beta arrives at a pivotal moment: with Windows 10’s extended lifespan ending on October 14, 2025, millions of users face either an enforced upgrade to Windows 11, costly hardware refreshes, or the security risks of running an unsupported OS — and Zorin OS 18 Beta positions itself as...
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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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With the clock counting down to October 14, 2025, millions of PCs face a stark choice: upgrade to Windows 11, pay for a short-term safety net, or keep running an increasingly risky, unsupported Windows 10—while the debate over hardware compatibility, drivers and sustainability suddenly looks...
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Microsoft's public notice about Windows 10 support is no longer just a calendar reminder — it's a deadline with real consequences for security, compatibility, and the cost of staying on an aging platform.
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Microsoft's late-summer move to soften the blow of Windows 10's end-of-support is a rare mix of relief and a reminder: the clock is still running. The company has rolled out a consumer-focused Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that gives many Windows 10 users a one-year security lifeline —...
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Microsoft has quietly rolled out a practical — if temporary — lifeline for Windows 10 users as the operating system heads to its scheduled end of support: a consumer-friendly Extended Security Updates (ESU) path, an in-place “Enroll” experience via Windows Update, and multiple low-friction...
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When Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, a wave of challenges and hard choices will wash over individuals, businesses, and IT decision-makers globally. This fast-approaching deadline signals the cessation of free security updates, bug fixes, and regular technical...
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As the final countdown approaches for Windows 10's end of support, IT teams across industries confront a pivotal, high-risk moment that demands not only urgency but also precision and buy-in at every level of the organization. The October support deadline looms as both a technical and business...
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In an era when seamless connectivity across devices is no longer a luxury but an expectation, Microsoft’s release of the Windows Server Solutions Phone Connector for Windows Home Server 2011 ushered in a significant—albeit underappreciated—development in the ecosystem of home and small business...
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In the evolving business landscape of Mesa, AZ, robust digital infrastructure and reliable IT support have moved from being optional to absolutely essential. This reality is intensified by the growing dependence of organizations on cloud-based productivity platforms, with Microsoft 365 reigning...
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Mesa, Arizona, is gaining further advantages as a regional hub for growing businesses with the latest expansion of Microsoft 365 support services by AZCOMP Technologies. For companies focused on digital transformation and secure, cloud-based productivity, this announcement marks a pivotal shift...
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Mesa, Arizona’s business landscape is shifting rapidly, and technology support is increasingly critical for organizations of every size. In this climate, AZCOMP Technologies has announced a significant expansion of its Microsoft 365 support services, aiming to empower small and mid-sized...
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Microsoft’s announcement that Windows 10 support will end on October 14, 2025, has left millions of users at a critical juncture. After that date, Windows 10 machines will no longer receive security patches, exposing them to rising cybersecurity risks such as viruses, malware, and ransomware...
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