As Microsoft nears the end of mainstream support for Windows 10, a wave of uncertainty has swept across the vast user base still relying on the OS for daily computing. Despite the launch of Windows 11 and the company's push to drive users toward more modern hardware and software platforms...
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As Microsoft prepares to draw the curtain on official support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of users around the globe—especially in India—are facing a crucial decision: move forward to Windows 11, or carve out an alternative path. For a sizable contingent, Windows 10 remains a...
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For Windows 10 users unable to upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware constraints, SDesk emerges as a compelling Linux distribution that offers a familiar and efficient alternative. Built upon the Arch Linux foundation, SDesk combines the cutting-edge features of Arch with a user-friendly...
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Windows 10's impending end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, has prompted users to explore alternatives to maintain a secure and stable operating system. One such alternative is the Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), particularly the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 edition...
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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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With official free support for Windows 10 ending in October 2025, users and organizations face a crossroads that is influencing their upgrade strategies and long-term planning. Microsoft’s decision to retire Windows 10 affects security, compatibility, and the very viability of systems running...
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As Microsoft's October 14, 2025 deadline approaches, Windows 10 users face a critical crossroads: the official end of support for this venerable operating system means no more security updates, no technical assistance, and a heightened risk of cyber threats. For millions worldwide, the familiar...
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Windows 10 LTSC: The Overlooked Escape Route for Users Facing End of Support
With Windows 10 support inching towards its October sunset, millions of users face a daunting decision: upgrade to newer hardware for Windows 11, experiment with alternatives like Linux, or risk operating a vulnerable...
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Welcome back, tech enthusiasts and faithful WindowsForum dwellers! Today, we're diving into a binary ocean stirred by none other than Microsoft itself. The Redmond tech giant is making waves again, and the topic du jour is their intensified crackdown on unsupported Windows 11 upgrades. So, grab...
As we hurtle towards the future, it seems almost surreal that Windows 10 has been with us for nearly a decade. However, on October 14, 2025, the curtain will fall on the support for this operating system, marking a significant turning point for millions of users worldwide. This article breaks...
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