A Southern California resident has asked a court to stop Microsoft from pulling the plug on Windows 10, arguing the company’s October 14, 2025 end-of-support decision is intended to coerce hardware upgrades and accelerate adoption of Windows 11’s AI features — a legal gambit that spotlights the...
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As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...
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Microsoft is stepping up its game with an announcement that’s bound to ruffle some feathers—or bring much-needed clarity—depending on where you stand in the Windows ecosystem. The tech giant has officially started a mass rollout of Windows 11 24H2, making it a required update for eligible...
