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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US PC shipments cooled in Q2 2025 as channel inventories were worked through, but a steady commercial refresh — driven by the looming Windows 10 end‑of‑support and selective AI procurement — softened the blow and left OEM strategies, margins and channel execution in sharper focus.
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The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is one of the most impressive Windows-based handhelds to ship in recent memory — a machine that should have remade the market — and yet months after launch it remains stubbornly scarce, frequently priced above its intended MSRP, and trapped in the wider supply-and-tariff drama...
HP’s latest quarter did more than steady investor nerves — it refocused the market’s narrative from a collapsing PC cycle to a disciplined recovery powered by AI-capable PCs, strategic supply‑chain moves and a tightly managed printing business that, for now, is holding margins within targeted...
Microsoft and Meta have once again underlined their dominance in the technology sector, delivering impressive March quarter earnings that handily beat market expectations. Analysts and investors alike are taking notice: robust advancements driven by artificial intelligence are propelling these...
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Here are the key takeaways from the CRN analysis of Microsoft’s Q3 2025 earnings, relevant to tariffs, cloud, AI, and partner relationships:
1. Strong Demand for Cloud & AI Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Microsoft saw sustained demand for AI and cloud solutions, even with the looming economic...
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PCs, it turns out, are back in fashion. Forget bell-bottom jeans, vinyl records, or even yesterday’s Wordle streak — in the first quarter of 2025, it’s desktop towers and laptops that are crashing through the charts, with PC shipments climbing a robust 6.7% year-over-year. Hardware vendors from...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and global trade, recent developments have sent ripples across industries, from the implementation of new tariffs by President Trump to significant advancements in artificial intelligence and visual communication tools. Let's dive into these pivotal...
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A remarkable yet subdued surge in PC sales is taking place on the global stage as 2025 unfolds. Far removed from the noisy launches and splashy marketing campaigns that often signal tech booms, this uptick has instead been propelled by a convergence of two potent forces. On one side, the...
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Apple’s recent tribulations, Microsoft’s tariff turbulence, and Amazon’s unmistakable vibe have come under intense scrutiny in tech circles, highlighting how global trade policies and shifting market dynamics are affecting the world’s most influential technology companies.
The Apple Conundrum: A...
Microsoft faces a challenging moment as growing tariff uncertainties and rising bond yields are now casting shadows over its aggressive capital expenditure plans. Wedbush Securities, led by analyst Dan Ives, has recently raised concerns over what it terms “capex headwinds” — a consequence of the...
Navigating the Tariff Tightrope: Implications for Microsoft Amid Mounting Economic Uncertainty
Microsoft has always been a pillar of innovation in the tech world. Yet, even the giants have their hurdles, and recent comments from Wedbush Securities underscore emerging headwinds that could reshape...
Microsoft’s recent premarket slip—a roughly 2% dip triggered by concerns over tariff-induced capex headwinds—is prompting investors and IT professionals alike to scrutinize the evolving dynamics of enterprise cloud spending. Wedbush Securities, spearheaded by analyst Dan Ives, has spotlighted...
Microsoft Faces Market Headwinds: A Detailed Analysis
In recent news circulating in the financial and tech communities, Microsoft has seen its stock slip amid concerns over tariff-driven capital expenditure (capex) headwinds. Wedbush, a prominent research firm, has cut its target for the tech...
Europe’s proposal to impose new tariffs on major US tech companies is sending waves through the global technology landscape—and Windows users, IT professionals, and industry analysts are all taking notice. Over the past few years, increasing regulatory and economic tensions have pushed Europe to...
The latest buzz on WindowsForum.com brings together two seemingly disparate headlines that, when viewed through the lens of technology and innovation, tell a larger story about efficiency, sustainability, and the challenges of a globally interconnected marketplace.
A New Dawn for Home Energy...
Microsoft's Cloud Quandary: Tariff Troubles and Strategic Shifts
In a surprising twist that has set market watchers on edge, Microsoft now finds itself contending with a blend of macroeconomic headwinds and strategic challenges that extend beyond its booming AI revenue. While the company...
Trump's Bold Claim: Mexico Delivered Narco Capos Amid Tariff Tensions
In a statement that set off waves of discussion across political and media circles, former U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that his tariff policies pressured Mexico into extraditing 29 high-profile drug traffickers to the...