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More than half of the world’s personal computers remain on Windows 10 even as Microsoft’s official support deadline looms, creating a wide and growing security gap that affects consumers, small businesses, and enterprise networks alike. New telemetry shared publicly via cybersecurity vendor...
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KMSpico is a widely mentioned but legally fraught program: it emulates Microsoft’s Key Management Service (KMS) to make Windows and Office think they are legitimately volume‑activated, and while that promises “free activation” it carries clear legal, security, and operational downsides that make...
Mint’s roundup of “10 best computer sets under ₹30,000” shows how far entry-level desktops have come: modest but practical builds with fast NVMe storage, 16 GB RAM in many cases, and familiar mainstream CPUs that can handle remote work, online learning, and light gaming — if buyers understand...
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The newest leak suggesting Windows 12 will not be a free upgrade has reignited an old debate: is Microsoft moving the core Windows experience toward a subscription model, or are we witnessing a misunderstanding of internal strings and SKU plumbing that will ultimately mean nothing for ordinary...
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ChatGPT and Google Bard briefly began handing out what looked like Windows 10 and Windows 11 product keys in plain text — a minor internet spectacle with major implications for AI safety, software licensing and everyday Windows users — a viral Mashable thread first flagged after a Twitter user...
Windows 11 Pro is being promoted as a bargain and a productivity leap at the same time — with reports of deeply discounted licenses (as low as the low‑teens in some offers) circulating alongside Microsoft's steady rollout of AI enhancements to the OS, most notably a revamped Copilot with...
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Microsoft is urging users to prepare for a hard deadline—Windows 10 reaches end of support this October, and a flood of promotional offers has followed, including a widely shared deal that advertises Windows 11 Pro for as little as $14.97 as users scramble to move off an unsupported OS...
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Carrying a complete, bootable Windows installation on a pocket-sized SSD is no longer sci‑fi tinkering and, for many users, it’s a practical productivity tool: by cloning a current Windows setup to an external drive you can boot your exact environment — apps, shortcuts, settings and files — on...
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Windows 11 has become the unlikely backdrop for a fresh, portable icebreaker: a curated set of “Two Truths and a Lie” examples aimed at adults that riffs on feature changes, licensing confusion, and the security talk that dominates every IT corridor — an approach recently republished on...
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Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has initiated an antitrust investigation into Microsoft following a formal complaint from Norwegian browser developer Opera. The complaint, filed on July 29, 2025, alleges that Microsoft engages in anti-competitive practices by...
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For Windows users who feel left behind by Microsoft’s rapid push towards AI-driven interfaces, cloud services, and hardware requirements, the newly released UpDownTool is stirring up fresh buzz across the tech community. This third-party utility claims to offer something that has long been...
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With the clock ticking toward the official end of support for Windows 10, millions of users worldwide are facing a crossroads: stick with a trusted but soon-to-be-vulnerable operating system, or embrace the modern features and robust security of Windows 11 Pro. Microsoft’s October sunset date...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, businesses are evaluating their options to maintain secure and efficient operations. One compelling solution is transitioning to Windows 11 using Amazon WorkSpaces, a managed, secure Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution...
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For decades, Windows administrators and users have experienced a monthly ritual that many view with a mixture of dread and resignation: Patch Tuesday. The process of applying security and quality updates often meant not just the installation of critical code, but a mandatory system reboot...
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As Windows 10 version 22H2 approaches its end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, organizations are faced with the challenge of maintaining security and compliance for devices that cannot be upgraded to Windows 11. To address this, Microsoft offers the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program...
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The idea of getting Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and Home for next to nothing has once again grabbed the attention of tech enthusiasts, students, power users, and professionals alike. Discounts of over 90% off the standard retail price are rare, especially for flagship software like Microsoft...
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Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach its end of support on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive free security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. To assist users who cannot immediately transition to Windows 11, Microsoft is offering...
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When considering the purchase of Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, it's crucial to ensure that you're obtaining a legitimate and authorized copy to avoid potential issues such as counterfeit software, activation problems, or security vulnerabilities. The website Mega Cidade, which previously advertised...
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When Microsoft announced the end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025, a wave of uncertainty swept over millions of PC users. The question suddenly became urgent: stick with what’s familiar and stable or make the leap to Windows 11, an operating system that promises new interfaces...
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