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    Microsoft Empathy Promise vs AI Reality: Layoffs and the 80B Bet

    Satya Nadella’s rhetoric about empathy and “hitting refresh” now collides with a series of hard, public failures: mass layoffs, a bruising consumer reaction to AI-first pricing and features, a privacy backlash over an AI snapshot tool, and a support deadline that leaves millions of ordinary PC...
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    Switching from Windows 10 to Linux: a Practical Migration Guide

    If your Windows 10 PC is approaching the end-of-support cliff, moving to Linux is a realistic and often smart choice — but it requires honest trade-offs, careful testing, and a migration plan that protects what you can’t afford to lose. Background / Overview Microsoft will stop shipping security...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Upgrade or ESU vs Refurbished PCs in India

    Microsoft’s deadline is now unavoidable: Windows 10 will stop receiving regular security updates on October 14, 2025, and the immediate fallout in India—where millions of machines still run Windows 10—has forced consumers, small businesses, and large organisations into a compressed set of...
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    EaseUS Unites Backup and Migration Tools for Windows 10 End of Support

    EaseUS’ timing is strategic: the software maker has packaged its core imaging, partitioning, and PC‑to‑PC migration tools into a single, customer‑facing message designed to help Windows 10 users back up, prepare, and — where possible — upgrade to Windows 11 before Microsoft’s support cutoff in...
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    Windows 10 End of Updates 2025: ESU Bridge and Migration Paths

    Microsoft will stop issuing routine security and feature updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 — a hard cut that converts a decade of steady vendor maintenance into a single, calendar-driven risk event for hundreds of millions of PCs worldwide, and one that has provoked consumer outcry...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Upgrade, ESU Bridge, or Replace

    Three weeks is not a long time in the life of a PC, but when that window sits directly ahead of a fixed end-of-support deadline it becomes a hard stop: Windows 10 will stop receiving routine security and quality updates on October 14, 2025, and every Windows 10 user now has three practical...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: 5 Realistic Paths to Stay Secure

    Windows 10 will stop receiving free security fixes on October 14, 2025 — and if your PC can’t take the free Windows 11 upgrade, you have five realistic paths forward: enroll in Extended Security Updates (ESU), buy or rent a new Windows 11 PC (including cloud PCs), perform an unsupported upgrade...
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    Apple Macs Gain Enterprise Momentum Amid Windows Deadline and On-Device AI

    Apple’s recent enterprise momentum is no accident: Canalys data and industry reporting show Macs gaining ground precisely as businesses face a forced Windows refresh and a rising appetite for on-device AI — a convergence that’s reshaping procurement, security posture, and long-term platform...
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    NVIDIA Extends Windows 10 Driver Support to 2026: What Gamers Need to Know

    NVIDIA’s recent announcement to extend Game Ready driver support for Windows 10 until October 2026 has sent a notable ripple through the PC gaming community, especially as Microsoft’s own end-of-support deadline for the popular operating system looms just a year sooner. This strategic move...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Why Switching to Linux is Your Best Choice

    As Windows 10 marks its 10th anniversary since its release on July 29, 2015, users are confronted with a pivotal decision: continue within the Microsoft ecosystem or explore alternative operating systems. With the end of support for Windows 10 scheduled for October 14, 2025, and Windows 11's...
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    Windows 10 at 10 Years: Legacy, Innovations, and Future Outlook

    A decade ago, Microsoft marked a watershed moment in personal computing history by unveiling Windows 10 to the world. On July 29, 2015, after months of anticipation and a year-long Technical Preview program, Windows 10 arrived as a free upgrade for users of Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, promising...
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    How to Enroll in Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Before Support Ends 2025

    Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. To assist users during this transition, the company is offering Extended Security Updates (ESU) for an additional year, until October 13, 2026. Users can enroll in the ESU program through three options...
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    Windows 11 Dominates the Market: Key Insights and Future Outlook for Users and Businesses

    After years of incremental adoption, Windows 11 has finally become the dominant force in the operating system landscape—at least according to data from Statcounter, a respected web analytics service tracking real-world user activity globally. For the first time since its debut, Windows 11 now...
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    Windows 11 Overtakes Windows 10 as Most Used Desktop OS in 2025

    Windows 11 has reached a pivotal moment in its lifecycle, overtaking Windows 10 as the most widely used desktop operating system in the world, according to the latest data from Stat Counter. For the first time since its launch in late 2021, Windows 11 secures a clear majority, accounting for 52...
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    Windows 11 Becomes Most Used Desktop OS Surpassing Windows 10 in 2025

    In July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most widely used desktop operating system. According to StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds a 52% market share, while Windows 10 has declined to 44.59%. This shift marks a significant milestone for Microsoft, as Windows...
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    Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10 as Market Leader in 2025

    As of July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most widely used Windows desktop operating system, capturing 50.88% of the market. This shift follows a gradual increase in adoption since its 2021 release, initially starting with under 10% market share in 2022 and...
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    Windows 11 Becomes World's Most Popular Desktop OS in 2025

    After four years of anticipation and gradual adoption, Windows 11 has officially become the world’s most popular desktop operating system, finally overtaking Windows 10 in global usage share. According to the latest data released by Stat Counter in July 2025, Windows 11 now commands 50.88% of...
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    Free Ways to Extend Windows 10 Security Updates Before Support Ends in 2025

    As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced new options for users seeking to extend their system's security updates. Previously, the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program required a $30 fee for an additional year of updates. Now, Microsoft...
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    Windows 10 End-of-Life 2025: What You Need to Know About ESU, Migration, and Windows 11

    As the countdown to the end of support for Windows 10 accelerates, a seismic shift is underway within the global PC community. Microsoft has officially confirmed it will provide Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 through 2028, giving users unprecedented flexibility but raising...
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    Microsoft Introduces Free Windows Migration Tool Ahead of Windows 10 End-of-Life

    With the end of Windows 10 support now just months away, Microsoft is ramping up efforts to shepherd users into the era of Windows 11. The announcement and rapid rollout of KB5061087—a significant Windows 10 update—signals this transition with new urgency, but it also brings a feature that could...
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