The moment you switch a daily driver from Windows to Ubuntu, certain expectations—system-level conveniences you didn’t notice until they vanished—quickly become obvious. A recent first‑person piece catalogued four Windows conveniences the author missed after moving to Ubuntu: a one‑click system...
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The Debian Project published the first point release for Debian 13 (codename Trixie) on September 6, 2025 — a conservative, safety-first refresh that bundles security patches and important bug fixes into updated installation images and repository snapshots rather than changing the distribution’s...
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StatCounter’s latest tracking shows Windows 11 has climbed to roughly the halfway mark of Windows desktop installs — a milestone that reflects accelerating migration away from Windows 10 as Microsoft’s October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support deadline approaches. (gs.statcounter.com)
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Judy Sanhz represents a modern breed of consumer-focused technology journalism: experienced, methodical, and relentlessly practical in translating platform changes into usable guidance for everyday users. Her body of work emphasizes clear how-tos, hands-on testing, and fast, accessible...
Microsoft’s patch KB5063709 quietly repaired the enrollment path that had prevented many Windows 10 users from signing up for the company’s one‑year Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, restoring the “Enroll now” experience in Settings so eligible PCs can get security‑only updates through...
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A Southern California consumer has taken Microsoft to court in an eleventh-hour bid to block the company’s planned end-of-support for Windows 10, arguing the October 14, 2025 cutoff amounts to forced obsolescence that funnels users into Windows 11 and Microsoft’s AI ecosystem — a legal gambit...
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A wave of innovation in the Linux desktop world has consistently aimed to lower the barriers for users considering a shift away from Microsoft’s ecosystem, but rarely has this mission been embodied so thoroughly as with AnduinOS. Built upon the solid foundation of Ubuntu, AnduinOS is a Linux...
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Windows 10’s farewell tour is coming to a dramatic—and costly—final act. In less than three months, Microsoft will officially end support for its blockbuster operating system, thrusting more than 200 million laptops and desktops into a precarious digital limbo. On the surface, continuing to use...
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The countdown for Windows 10’s end of support has entered its final phase, and the implications reverberate far beyond mere inconvenience. With Microsoft’s official cutoff coming on October 14, 2025, over a billion devices face not only operational hurdles, but also profound security risks and...
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Firefox is getting a new layer of resilience on Windows 11, as Mozilla quietly prepares to roll out a smart “desktop launcher” allowing the browser to reinstall itself if it's wiped during a system upgrade or transition to a new device. This practical enhancement aims to solve a problem that's...
Windows 10’s tenth anniversary arrives with bittersweet fanfare: what began in July 2015 as Microsoft’s course correction from the stumbles of Windows 8 has now become a pivotal crossroad for hundreds of millions worldwide. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end all mainstream support for...
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Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive free software updates, technical assistance, or security fixes. This development has significant implications for the millions of users still...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced options to extend security updates for users who are not yet ready to transition to Windows 11. This development is crucial for the millions of users still operating on Windows 10, ensuring continued...
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As the decade-long journey of Windows 10 is commemorated, the tech landscape finds itself reflecting on an era that redefined Microsoft's approach to both consumers and enterprise users. From bold intuitive enhancements to controversial shifts in policy, the anniversary comes at a pivotal...
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When Microsoft announced the approaching end of support for Windows 10, countless users felt the pressure to upgrade to Windows 11, chasing security updates and future-proofing their systems. But the transition hasn’t been smooth for everyone. From subtle hardware incompatibilities to a...
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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’s tenth anniversary feels both nostalgic and consequential—a decade since the operating system first offered users a reprieve from the confusion of Windows 8 and the promise of a unified, modern desktop experience. On July 29, 2015, the world watched Microsoft reposition itself, not...
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The end of Windows 10 marks a bittersweet milestone not only for Microsoft but for millions of users and IT professionals who have built their workflows and personal digital lives around one of the most widely adopted operating systems in history. As October approaches and the official...
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On July 29, 2015, Microsoft unveiled Windows 10, marking a significant shift in its operating system strategy. Departing from the traditional model of releasing major OS versions every few years, Windows 10 introduced the concept of "Windows as a service," delivering continuous updates and...
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As October approaches, the Windows ecosystem is on the brink of a pivotal transition. Microsoft has officially reminded customers that Windows 11 version 22H2—launched in September 2022—will reach the end of servicing for its last supported editions, including Enterprise, Education, and IoT...
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