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  1. California Lawsuit Seeks Free Windows 10 Updates After End-of-Support

    A California resident has filed a lawsuit seeking to force Microsoft to keep Windows 10 receiving free security updates, calling the company’s October 14, 2025 end-of-support decision a de facto coercion to buy new hardware and a move to entrench its AI strategy — a case that crystallizes...
  2. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Edge/WebView2 Updates Through 2028 and Migration Planning

    Microsoft has made a clear, consequential distinction in the lifecycles of its platform and browser: Windows 10’s operating system support ends on October 14, 2025, but Microsoft Edge and the WebView2 runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028 — a...
  3. Windows 11 24H2 Performance: Real Gains vs Windows 10 at End of Support

    Microsoft's approaching end-of-support for Windows 10 has sharpened a question many users have been postponing for years: beyond security and features, does moving to Windows 11 deliver a measurable, real-world performance win — or could the upgrade cost you frames, responsiveness, or workflow...
  4. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: ESU Details, Upgrades, and Windows 11 Shift

    Microsoft’s slow-but-steady retirement of Windows 10 has accelerated into a clear endgame: the company has shut down the Windows 10 Beta testing channel, confirmed a hard end-of-support date for the platform, and rolled out a narrowly scoped consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that...
  5. Upgrade Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs with Rufus: Keep Apps & Data

    The end of free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 is forcing millions of perfectly serviceable PCs to make a decision: pay for Extended Security Updates, retire the hardware, or find a way to install Windows 11 on devices Microsoft no longer “supports.” The good news is that...
  6. Windows 11 Migration Strategy: Navigating End-of-Support and Embracing Future Technologies

    As the end of support for Windows 10 looms ever closer, organizations across the globe face a consequential decision point that will shape their digital infrastructure for years to come. With Windows 10 support scheduled to end on October 14, 2025, and over half of the world’s Windows desktop...
  7. Windows 11 Hardware Compatibility Shift: From Strict Requirements to Unsupported Hardware Support

    The recent evolution of Windows 11’s deployment strategy has upended many of the narratives surrounding its hardware requirements, exposing the artificial boundaries Microsoft once insisted were essential. New revelations reveal that even systems previously banished from the update path due to...
  8. How to Navigate the Windows 11 Upgrade: Tips, Tricks, and Latest Microsoft Guidance

    Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has proven to be an unexpectedly tricky journey for many users, even for those who have proactively invested in new hardware to meet Microsoft's more stringent requirements. Microsoft, acknowledging the mounting confusion and frustration as Windows 10's...
  9. Upgrade to Windows 11 with Argos' £50 Gift Card Offer Before Support Ends

    As the October 14, 2025, deadline for Windows 10 support draws near, users are urged to transition to Windows 11 to maintain optimal security and functionality. To facilitate this upgrade, Argos is offering a £50 eGift Card to customers purchasing selected Windows 11 laptops. Understanding the...
  10. Overcoming Windows 11 Upgrade Barriers: Complete Guide to Fixing Common Issues

    Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 continues to baffle and frustrate many PC users, even as Microsoft doubles down on its push to migrate the world’s desktops to its latest operating system. The tech giant has set strict requirements that have left millions wondering why their perfectly...
  11. Windows 10 Support Ends October 2025: Essential Upgrade Tips for South African Users

    Microsoft's announcement to end support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 marks a significant shift for users worldwide, including those in South Africa. This decision necessitates immediate attention to ensure continued security and functionality of computing systems. Implications of Windows 10...
  12. Future of Windows: AI-Driven Updates, Windows 11 Milestones, and the Rise of Windows 12

    It's a pivotal era for Microsoft Windows as the world's most widely used operating system continues to shape digital life for over a billion users worldwide. With a rapidly evolving technology landscape and artificial intelligence now at the core of operating system development, Windows is...
  13. Windows 11 Upgrade Confusion: Are Unsupported PCs Getting the Green Light?

    A new wave of confusion is rippling through the Windows community as reports surface of Microsoft offering Windows 11 upgrades to PCs widely considered incompatible under the company’s own strict system requirements. For many frustrated users holding onto older machines, especially those lacking...
  14. Windows 11 July 2025 Update: Enhanced Security, Management, and User Experience

    Windows 11 continues its relentless pace of evolution as we move through July 2025, reinforcing its position as Microsoft’s most adaptive and enterprise-ready desktop operating system yet. With each monthly cycle, the Windows team responds to feedback not only from IT professionals and...
  15. How to Install Windows 11 on Unsupported CPUs: Complete Guide with Fly By 11

    As Microsoft continues to push forward with new operating systems, many users find themselves caught in the crossfire between technological progress and hardware obsolescence. This dilemma became especially pronounced with the announcement of Windows 11, which set unusually strict hardware...
  16. Mastering Windows 11 Upgrade with Windows Autopatch: A Complete Enterprise Guide

    As Windows 10 approaches its end of support on October 14, 2025, enterprises worldwide face a critical decision: whether to invest in Extended Security Updates (ESUs) or begin the transition to Windows 11. The urgency behind this choice has intensified as IT teams seek a seamless, secure, and...
  17. Streamlining Windows 11 Upgrades with Autopatch Groups: A Guide for Enterprises

    The looming end of support for Windows 10 is compelling businesses of all sizes to reassess their workstation strategies, and Microsoft’s Windows Autopatch groups have emerged as a centerpiece for orchestrating the upgrade to Windows 11 at scale. This evolution is more than a technical...
  18. Windows 10: A Decade of Evolution, Achievements, and Abandoned Dreams

    It’s remarkable to reflect on the journey of Windows 10, an operating system that launched with soaring ambitions and, after a decade of continuous evolution, prepares for its sunset with a legacy shaped as much by missed opportunities as by transformative progress. As Windows 10 approaches the...
  19. Windows 10 Turns Ten: The Rise, Longevity, and End of an Era

    Windows 10 reaching its tenth anniversary this year is a milestone both poignant and historic, marking a decade as one of Microsoft’s most beloved and consequential operating systems. It’s a bittersweet affair: the longevity of Windows 10 is a testament to its success, yet its end-of-life draws...
  20. Windows 10 at 10 Years: Legacy, Challenges, and the Future of Microsoft's OS

    On July 29, 2015, Microsoft launched Windows 10 with the ambitious goal of unifying PCs, tablets, and even smartphones under a single platform—a vision as bold as it was fraught with challenge. Now, a full decade later, Windows 10 stands at a crossroads: widely celebrated, closely critiqued, and...