Qualcomm’s latest Dragonwing IQ‑X family of system‑on‑chips (SoCs) pushes the company deeper into industrial edge computing by packaging a ruggedized ARM‑based CPU, local AI acceleration and Windows 11 IoT support into modules designed for harsh factory and field environments — and while the...
The migration of ATM fleets from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is no longer an optional lifecycle project — it is a mission-critical program with security, compliance, and operational implications that can determine whether a deployer meets service-level targets or becomes the next outage headline...
Windows 10 did not secretly keep the entire world on life support until 2032 — but one very specific, specialist edition of the operating system does have a later end-of-servicing date. The edition in question is Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021, a Long-Term Servicing Channel build targeted...
Windows 10’s official servicing clock is winding down, but a growing number of users and enthusiasts are plotting a different route: convert a secondary PC to a Windows 10 LTSC (Long‑Term Servicing Channel) edition or rely on third‑party micropatching to preserve security coverage while avoiding...
UpDownTool’s promise to keep Windows 10 alive for mainstream users — by automating a downgrade to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 with continued security updates through January 13, 2032 — has injected a new flashpoint into the post-Windows‑10 transition debate. In a few automated clicks...
As Microsoft prepares to end mainstream support for Windows 10 in October 2025, the millions of users still running this operating system face a crossroads. While the natural progression would be to upgrade to Windows 11, this transition is not straightforward for everyone. Many existing PCs...
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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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Microsoft’s announcement that regular support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025 has stirred significant discussion among users whose devices do not meet Windows 11’s stringent hardware requirements. As many PCs worldwide still rely on Windows 10, the question arises: what are the feasible...
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Windows 10 LTSC: The Overlooked Escape Route for Users Facing End of Support
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The Looming End of Windows 10: A Critical Look at LTSC, IoT, and the Escape Routes for Aging PCs
As Windows 10 approaches its end of official support in October 2025, millions of users face a crossroads. For many, their PCs—sturdy, reliable, but without the “right” security chips or...
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