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Windows 10’s tenth anniversary feels both nostalgic and consequential—a decade since the operating system first offered users a reprieve from the confusion of Windows 8 and the promise of a unified, modern desktop experience. On July 29, 2015, the world watched Microsoft reposition itself, not...

On July 29, 2015, Microsoft unveiled Windows 10, marking a significant shift in its operating system strategy. Departing from the traditional model of releasing major OS versions every few years, Windows 10 introduced the concept of "Windows as a service," delivering continuous updates and...

Square Enix has officially confirmed that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will come to an end on October 14, 2025, a date synchronizing precisely with Microsoft’s own termination of security updates for the aging operating system. For millions of FFXIV players on PC, this...

Microsoft’s recent confirmation that it will end the rollout of new Office features for Windows 10 users by August 2026 marks a significant transitional phase in the Windows ecosystem, effectively setting a timeline for the full sunset of Windows 10 support for both consumers and enterprises. As...

The numbers don’t lie: after nearly four years of anticipation, debate, and gradual adoption, Windows 11 has finally eclipsed Windows 10 as the world’s most used desktop operating system. According to fresh statistics from StatCounter, corroborated by respected tech outlets including Windows...

For millions of Windows users around the globe, the looming deadline of October 14 carries immense weight. On that day, Microsoft will officially end all mainstream support for Windows 10, its flagship operating system of the previous decade, including the critical security updates most users...

As the October 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users and organizations face critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Microsoft's cessation of free security updates necessitates either upgrading to Windows 11 or seeking alternative support solutions. This article...

As Microsoft’s historic October 14, 2025, deadline barrels toward more than 700 million Windows 10 users worldwide, the sense of urgency is rising across the global PC ecosystem. In just over 100 days, Windows 10—an operating system still found on the majority of desktops everywhere—will lose...

As the clock winds down on Windows 10’s long run, with its official end-of-support date set for October 14, 2025, millions of users find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Since its introduction in 2015, Windows 10 has been the backbone of both personal and professional computing for over a...

As Microsoft’s October 2025 support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, the company is ramping up pressure on hundreds of millions of users to upgrade or face serious security consequences. A new wave of warnings, coupled with stark messaging from both Microsoft and leading PC manufacturers, has...

Recent data from Statcounter indicates a notable shift in the adoption rates of Microsoft's operating systems. As of May 2025, Windows 11's market share has declined to 43.22%, down from 43.72% in April, while Windows 10 has experienced a slight increase, rising to 53.19% from 52.93% in the same...

You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...

The evolving world of operating systems has become a battleground where convenience, security, and control often clash in unexpected ways. Recent commentary has spotlighted how both Apple and Microsoft impose restrictions that can feel less like protective measures and more like self-serving...

As October looms, businesses worldwide are bracing for a major transition: the switch to Windows 11. This upgrade promises to revolutionize productivity and security, yet it also brings challenges that could spell disruption for enterprises unprepared for the transformation. In this article, we...

Welcome to the tech soap opera that is Windows 11. If you've been following the latest episode, you know there's a kerfuffle brewing about this shiny new operating system. It seems users aren’t exactly marching in formation towards an upgrade, leaving Microsoft to mull over the puzzle like a cat...

In a startling twist for the Windows community, Microsoft's ongoing efforts to encourage users to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 are faltering, just as the clock ticks down to Windows 10's end of life in less than a year. As reported by StatCounter, what's shaping up as a tech drama is...

If Windows users were hoping for smooth sailing into 2024, Microsoft just hit them with stormy seas instead. The tech giant has confirmed significant hurdles for the ~400 million Windows 10 users still clutching their aging OS and, worse yet, tightening the screws on unsupported hardware. With...

As we traverse the digital landscape of operating systems, one question continually emerges: Which version of Windows is the most popular? With the recent release of various statistics, it appears that Microsoft's newest offering, Windows 11, struggles to catch up with its predecessor, Windows...

Published on October 7, 2024, the recent update regarding Windows 11 from TechRadar creates a wave of conversation about the increasing hardware restrictions imposed by Microsoft. With the arrival of the Windows 11 24H2 update on October 1, 2024, a new conundrum surfaces for users as they...

Just installed Win8 Pro and bought the Media Center add on. I run an i7-3770k, 16Gb ram, GTX 780 3Gb video card and have 2 25" monitors. Now when I play a game on display 1 and have Media Center running Live TV on display 2, Media Center stutters, freezes. As soon as I close the game on...