The clock is already ticking: Windows 10 reaches end of support on October 14, 2025, and for small- and mid-sized businesses the decision to upgrade is rapidly shifting from optional maintenance to strategic opportunity. Upgrading isn’t just about avoiding security gaps; it’s about harnessing a...
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Built for speed and ready to scale, the push toward Windows 11 Pro devices—especially Copilot+ systems and Intel vPro® machines powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra—is no longer marketing fluff: it’s the practical backbone of a modern, hybrid SMB strategy that combines measurable performance gains, new...
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IFA 2025 delivered a clear message: Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11 are moving from concept to volume devices, and OEMs used Berlin’s stage to show how new silicon, on‑device AI acceleration, and platform-level security are reshaping what a modern laptop and desktop can do.
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Business professionals and technology enthusiasts seeking a robust, portable, and secure laptop often find themselves exploring the upper tier of Dell’s Latitude series—and for good reason. The Dell Latitude 14 7430, equipped with Intel’s 12th Gen Core i7-1265U processor, stands out as a...
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In a significant step for both mainstream and enthusiast PC gamers, Microsoft has at last removed a long-standing compatibility block that restricted select systems from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2—a move that opens the latest Windows experience to a broader array of devices, many of...
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Microsoft has recently addressed two significant issues affecting Windows 11 version 24H2: the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) caused by Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) and erroneous Windows Firewall logging. These resolutions aim to enhance system stability and user experience.
Easy Anti-Cheat BSOD Issue
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For months, gamers and enterprise users alike faced an unexpected roadblock: upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 threatened to trigger a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) if the wildly popular battle royale Fortnite—or any title using Easy Anti-Cheat—was installed. The issue was especially nefarious because...
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In October 2024, Microsoft released Windows 11 version 24H2, introducing a suite of new features and enhancements. However, the rollout was accompanied by a series of compatibility issues that led to the implementation of upgrade blocks on certain systems. One significant issue involved the Easy...
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Microsoft has recently released an unscheduled update for Windows 11 version 24H2, identified as KB5063060 (Build 26100.4351), aimed at resolving a critical compatibility issue affecting certain games that utilize the Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) service. This issue, introduced by the June update...
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Microsoft has recently released an emergency update for Windows 11 to address critical issues causing game crashes linked to the Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) software. This move comes in response to widespread reports of system instability, including Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors, affecting gamers...
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Just hours after deploying its routine Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft has demonstrated agile crisis response with the release of an emergency Windows 11 update, aiming to douse the flames of an unexpected gaming conundrum. This out-of-band fix, rolled out under KB5063060 (build 26100.4351)...
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Here’s a clear summary of the recent Windows 11 update regarding system crashes when launching games:
What happened?
Microsoft discovered that the June 2025 security update (KB5060842) for Windows 11 version 24H2 caused issues with games that use Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC). When affected users...
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