Microsoft is quietly shifting Windows 10 users closer to a significant milestone: the official end of support for its most popular operating system in recent memory. The innocuous arrival of update KB5001716, pushed to a vast array of machines, marks more than just a routine patch—it constitutes...
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Apple and Microsoft have long been at the center of debates regarding device longevity, support lifespans, and the true meaning of “planned obsolescence.” As concerns about cybersecurity rise and budgets tighten for businesses and home users alike, knowing whether your Mac or Windows PC will...
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As the Windows 10 era draws to a close, millions of users are confronted with a critical dilemma: how to operate safely when official security updates from Microsoft come to an end. The cessation of updates, scheduled for October 14, 2025, doesn’t mean Windows 10 machines will instantly become...
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