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If you’re one of the hundreds of millions relying on Microsoft's Windows 10, it’s time to start bracing for impact—Microsoft has officially set the termination of support for October 14, 2025. That's right, folks. In just one year, your trusty interface will be leaving you for the big digital...

The clock is ticking for Windows 10 users, as Microsoft gears up to wind down free support for the operating system. As of now, we have exactly one year left, with the final curtains to drop on October 14, 2025. This news is particularly crucial for anyone still relying on the aging OS, whether...

As you probably know by now, Microsoft has declared that support for Windows 10 will officially come to an end on October 14, 2025. If you find yourself with a Windows 10 PC that can't be upgraded to Windows 11 due to hardware incompatibility, it's time to weigh your options before this support...

Microsoft has made a significant decision regarding its approach to encouraging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. Following a surge of user complaints regarding frequent prompts and advertisements for Windows 11, Microsoft has announced they will be dialing back on these aggressive...

I bought a used Surface Pro 3 with Windows 10 Pro English version installed. I have installed the Chinese language package. I am planning to change my English Surface Pro 3 to Chinese Surface Pro 3. I have the following questions: Q1: I am wondering what are the differences between these two...

So I have an older machine using a core 2 duo 8500 processor with 3.18mhz. I use this maching mostly for social media and email and it has worked fine until microsoft stopped supporting vista. I even upgraded the drive to a nice ssd and the machine boots up pretty fast. But as time goes on, I am...

With the Windows 10 upgrade releasing next week, what options do you have for upgrading old equipment or purchasing new hardware? read more Continue reading...

It is common knowledge that PC sales are down and unlike previous years where a new OS release from Microsoft helped boost PC sales; Windows 8 has done the opposite. The problem is that new PCs come with win 8 pre installed. It would make more sense to either allow the buyer to choose between...

Rumours are that Microsoft have plans to do away with full retail copies of it's next os. Now like with all other windows rumours I wouldn't hold your breath but still..... Reference: Microsoft may scrap full retail edition of Windows 8, offer OEM and upgrade only | The Verge

Worldwide, contracts are the popular route for clients to take with cellular operators. And what's not to love? Carriers will often times "give" you the latest phone for $0. That's great, considering it may otherwise cost upwards of $600. However, you'll be obligated to sign a 36 month contract...

Hello, I understand that Ultimate is required to switch between different languages for the operating system language. However, does this mean that other versions of 7 do not support foreign language programs? I tried using a Chinese language program that worked perfectly fine in windows...

Hi Guys i was a late adopter of vista 64bit home premium having bought it for a new machine i built a couple of months back. I got the free upgrade to Win7 with that version of vista of which i recieved in the post the other day. the version says for windows 7 upgrade option program. Now i...

Ok – Here is the situation. I was given an HP Compaq notebook 6820s by a non-mechanically inclined friend When the HD died. He didn’t make recovery discs and none are available. It has Vista Business OEM from HP. I can replace the HD no sweat and I have some XP OS install...

I recently bought a DELL STUDIO 1555 on June 12. Since Free windows upgrade is for the systems purchased after June 26 i am not getting a upgrade. I am from INDIA. I contacted Dell Customer Service here. They said i cannot purchase it from them also. Actually they had very less information...

Im in somewhat of a sticky pickle. I have spent all day googling, going through my OS's, and I cant find a fix. Everytime I log in, I receive a BSOD telling me of a SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION. It usually appears immediately after I get to the desktop. I get a message telling me of the previous...

I just purchased Vista Premium upgrade for my WinXP Pro/HP Media Center PC. Is this the best/ideal upgrade path, or should I have purchased the Vista Pro upgrade? I've not yet attempted the install/upgrade yet.