Windows 11 ushers in an era where the user experience is increasingly shaped not by unobtrusive empowerment but by what can only be described as an unrelenting barrage of distractions, advertisements, and unsolicited interventions. For many who migrated eagerly—or were coerced—into upgrading...
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As Microsoft’s deadline for Windows 10 support looms ever closer, the technology ecosystem is bracing for a seismic shift. For millions around the world, October 14, 2025, marks not only the end of five years of extended service but also the beginning of an era defined by difficult choices...
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As support for Windows 10 approaches its inevitable end, millions of users worldwide are facing a pivotal choice: upgrade to a new computer for Windows 11 or explore alternative operating systems that will breathe new life into existing hardware. The “End of 10” campaign has emerged as a...
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As hundreds of developers and tech professionals streamed into the Seattle Convention Center for Microsoft’s highly anticipated annual Build event, the atmosphere surged with both innovation and unrest. Just outside the entrance on Monday, the usual excitement was interrupted by a determined...
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As the countdown to Windows 10’s official end-of-life reaches its final months, a perfect storm is gathering for millions of PC owners and IT decision-makers around the world. According to sector analysts and cross-verified industry estimates, roughly 240 million computers risk obsolescence once...
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The past few months have forever changed the way we work, learn and play each day. Our routines have been entirely disrupted, and we’ve had to adapt to new ways to stay productive, entertained and healthy. This change in our global landscape has increased our dependency on technology and...
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I have been a linux user for about 7 years now, I am a loyal user of Linux and barely use Windows and I have some very good reasons.
First of all Linux has not been as troublesome to me as Windows has, if there is an issue with it its actually easier to fix (even with the terminal) then Windows...
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