Upgrading to Windows 11 is a significant step that offers a refreshed interface, enhanced security features, and improved performance. However, before making the switch from Windows 10 or an earlier version, it's crucial to ensure your system is prepared for the transition. This guide provides a...
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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...
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For users considering a migration to Windows 11, or questioning the long-term impact of the new operating system on available storage, understanding the true space requirements is fundamental. Not only does this inform decisions about upgrades and device selection, but it also shapes...
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Upgrading your operating system isn’t just about keeping up with the Joneses in tech—it’s about securing your digital future. With Windows 10 rapidly approaching its end of life on 14 October 2025, the incentive to move to Windows 11 has never been clearer. Here’s why upgrading isn’t just a good...
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With momentum building and the clock ticking toward October 14, 2025, Microsoft’s official end-of-support date for Windows 10, millions of PC users now face a crucial decision-point. When this day arrives, the world’s most popular desktop operating system will reach its maintenance twilight, no...
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One of the first transitions you’ll notice in Windows 11—after the existential dread of yet another upgrade—is the newly centered Start Menu. Yes, Microsoft has dragged its iconic menu to the middle, where it now sparkles with a minimalist glow and cuter icons. It’s designed to feel “fresh and...
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If you're still clinging to Windows 10 like a ship refusing to set sail, then brace yourself—Microsoft has issued its latest ultimatum. Beginning October 14, 2025, Microsoft 365 apps (think Word, Excel, Outlook, and the usual suspects) will no longer be supported on Windows 10. That’s right...
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In news that's bound to get tech aficionados talking (and possibly software procrastinators sweating), Microsoft has officially announced 2025 as the year to fully bid adieu to Windows 10. With support for its beloved operating system set to end in October 2025, Windows 11 is being touted as the...
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The realm of Windows 11 installation has evolved significantly since its initial release in October 2021, with the latest major update being the 24H2 edition. Enthusiastically dubbed Windows 11 2024 Update, it heralds a new set of features and modifications that not only enhance...
Unfortunately, Windows 10 is on borrowed time as the clock ticks down to its support ending in 2025. With an estimated 240 million PCs unable to upgrade to Windows 11, many users are left grappling with what to do next. Tossing out these devices isn’t the only option on the table—there are...
Windows 11 has been a topic of heated debate since its release, primarily due to its increased system requirements and the significant changes it brings to the operating system users are accustomed to. Despite the criticisms and user hesitations, it's important to recognize that Windows 11 also...
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I have now built 3 machines using Win7 and I noticed an interesting problem:
When installing on a machine that has more than one blank hard drive Win 7 seems to write some critical boot files to the second hard drive. I noticed that later if there are any issues with the second hard drive or it...