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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...

Microsoft’s September Patch Tuesday delivered a broad, operationally important set of security updates on September 9, 2025, covering Windows, Microsoft Office, SQL Server and related platform components — with industry trackers reporting roughly 80–86 CVEs patched and several high‑priority...

Microsoft has set a hard deadline: Windows 10 reaches end-of-support on October 14, 2025 — and that looming cut-off is now the single clearest reason for many users to seriously consider new hardware, not just a software update. The message in recent sponsored coverage for the Dell 16 Plus is...

Microsoft has confirmed that its August 12, 2025 cumulative updates introduced a serious regression that causes severe stuttering, lag, and choppy audio/video in NDI‑based streaming workflows on affected Windows 11 and Windows 10 builds — a defect tied to NDI’s default RUDP (Reliable UDP)...

A Southern California resident has filed suit in San Diego Superior Court asking a judge to block Microsoft’s planned October 14, 2025 end-of-support for Windows 10 and to force the company to continue providing free security updates until Windows 10’s install base falls below a...

Microsoft's decision to retire Windows 11 SE marks the end of its latest endeavor to penetrate the education sector with a streamlined operating system. Launched in 2021, Windows 11 SE was designed as a cloud-first, simplified version of Windows 11, aiming to provide an efficient and...

For millions of PC users and gamers worldwide, the question of continued driver and software support for Windows 10 has loomed large, especially as Microsoft’s decade-defining operating system approaches its official end of life. That pivotal date lands in October 2025, marking the endpoint for...

Here are the key details and highlights from the Microsoft support page for the July 22, 2025—KB5062663 (OS Builds 22621.5699) Preview update for Windows 11 version 23H2: Overview Release Date: July 22, 2025 Update Version: OS Builds 22621.5699 and 22631.5699 Applies To: Windows 11 version...

Microsoft has once again sent shockwaves through the global tech landscape with a major announcement: Windows 10 users are now eligible for a free update that not only extends their support window, but sets the stage for a mass migration to Windows 11. This pivotal move, confirmed in official...

Microsoft has announced a significant extension to its Windows 10 support lifecycle, offering users a 12-month security update program to address concerns over the operating system's impending end of life. This initiative provides Windows 10 users with additional time to transition to newer...

Windows 11’s evolution continues at a rapid clip, and the 24H2 feature update (build 26100.4770, distributed as KB5062660) delivers one of its broadest rounds of enhancements to date. Aimed at both productivity aficionados and IT admins, as well as regular consumers exploring Copilot+ PCs or...

Microsoft has released the KB5062663 update for Windows 11, introducing OS Builds 22621.5699 and 22631.5699. This preview update focuses on enhancing system stability, security, and user experience through a series of targeted improvements and fixes. Key Enhancements and Fixes Secure Boot and...

Here is a summary of the key points from the Microsoft support article for KB5064647: Image Transform AI component update (version 1.2507.793.0): What is this update? KB5064647 is an update to the Image Transform AI component. It applies to Copilot+ PCs only. What does the Image Transform AI...

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has recently issued a high-severity advisory concerning multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office products. These security flaws could potentially allow attackers to gain elevated privileges, access sensitive data, execute...

In an era where digital surveillance and data collection have become integral to the functioning of modern operating systems, concerns around personal privacy have never been more relevant. This reality is especially pronounced for users of Windows 11, where telemetry data collection forms a...

The release of Windows 11 Build 26100.4762, corresponding with the 24H2 update now rolling through the Release Preview channel, represents a crucial inflection point in Microsoft’s approach to modern operating system development. Traditionally, Windows feature updates have been defined by...

As the clock winds down on Windows 10, users face an urgent decision: upgrade to Windows 11, pay for extended security updates, or accept mounting risks. With Microsoft’s official support for Windows 10 concluding on October 14, 2025, millions of PC owners are searching for a lifeline—especially...

Windows Office Hours returns on July 17, 2025, offering IT professionals a unique opportunity to interface directly with Microsoft’s broad base of product experts, engineers, and servicing specialists. This interactive, chat-based event is scheduled from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PDT and will be hosted...

Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6156 (KB5062649) to the Release Preview Channel, introducing several key updates and improvements. Enhanced Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Enrollment A significant enhancement in this build addresses an issue with the Windows 10 ESU...

Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 in market share, marking a significant milestone in Microsoft's operating system evolution. According to StatCounter's July 2025 data, Windows 11 now holds 52% of the market, while Windows 10 has declined to 44.59% . This shift comes nearly four...