Windows 10’s official support clock is ticking down, but for many users the practical choice isn’t a rush to upgrade — it’s a careful, measured decision to stay where stability, compatibility, and control still work best for them. The operating system will reach end of support on October 14...
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Microsoft's October 14, 2025 deadline for Windows 10 support is now an unavoidable calendar date — and for millions of users who can’t (or won’t) move to Windows 11, it forces a concrete decision: upgrade hardware or software, buy time with paid options, switch operating systems, or accept...
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As the Windows ecosystem continues its rapid evolution, the arrival of Windows 11 version 24H2 brings with it a renewed focus on hardware compatibility—especially regarding supported CPUs. For users planning a system upgrade or contemplating a new hardware purchase in 2025, understanding the...
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Windows 11’s 24H2 update marks another pivotal step in Microsoft’s vision for secure, performant, and future-ready computing, but for power users, system builders, and upgraders alike, the question of processor compatibility remains both crucial and at times confusing. With a new set of explicit...
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In a surprising turn of events, NVIDIA's latest driver update, version 576.40, has reinstated support for older CPUs lacking the POPCNT instruction, such as the Intel Core 2 Duo. This development allows users to pair these legacy processors with modern NVIDIA GPUs on Windows 10 systems without...
Here’s a clear breakdown of the situation around pairing the RTX 5090 with an old Intel Core 2 Duo in light of Nvidia’s driver change:
What Changed?
Nvidia Driver Update: The latest Nvidia drivers (version 576.40 and later) have dropped the requirement for POPCNT (Population Count) instruction...
Windows 11: Flyby11 enables upgrades on unsupported devices
In a landscape where hardware compatibility rules can sometimes feel stricter than a nightclub bouncer at an A-list event, the arrival of Flyby11 represents a refreshing change for eager Windows 11 users. This open-source script, aptly...