Steam will stop supporting Windows 32‑bit installations on January 1, 2026, a move that, if confirmed and implemented as reported, will leave the vanishingly small number of users still running Windows 10 in its 32‑bit form without client updates, security fixes, or official Steam Support help —...
Microsoft’s October deadline for Windows 10 support has arrived like a ringing bell for an industry that—by several measures—wasn’t ready: large numbers of consumer and corporate endpoints still run Windows 10, many organisations face compatibility and budget constraints, and the safety net...
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Microsoft’s push for Windows 11 adoption has taken a new turn as users report receiving upgrade prompts on Windows 10 devices deemed incompatible with the newer operating system. As October 14, 2025—the end of mainstream support for Windows 10—looms ever closer, complaints mount about intrusive...
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Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its education-focused operating system designed for low-cost laptops. Support for Windows 11 SE will cease in October 2026, marking the end of an initiative aimed at competing with Google's Chrome OS in the educational...
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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...
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As the end of official support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, many users are seeking ways to maintain their system's security without transitioning to Windows 11. Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program offers a solution, providing an additional year of critical...
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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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Few transitions in modern computing history have carried the urgency, complexity, and sheer scale as Microsoft’s October cutoff for Windows 10 security updates. For millions around the globe, this date marks more than a service milestone—it heralds the end of a digital era, where the world’s...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 looms on the horizon, millions of users are confronting a major turning point in the daily life of their computers. The October 14, 2025, cutoff marks not just the end of critical security updates for what remains the most widely used desktop operating...
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As Microsoft approaches the end of support for Windows 10, the company has introduced options for users to extend security updates beyond the official end date of October 14, 2025. This initiative aims to provide users with additional time to transition to newer platforms while maintaining...
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Microsoft has officially launched the enrollment for the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, offering users an additional year of critical security updates beyond the operating system's end-of-support date on October 14, 2025. This initiative aims to assist the substantial number...
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As the countdown continues toward the sunset of Windows 10 support in October 2025, the conversation surrounding desktop migrations has never been more relevant—or heated—for both everyday users and IT professionals. Microsoft’s official end-of-life for its massively adopted operating system...
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With Windows users facing a rapidly-approaching end-of-support deadline for Windows 10, Microsoft’s development of a new transfer tool arrives as both a lifeline and a subtle nudge toward adopting Windows 11. This newly-released migration solution marks a significant effort to streamline the...
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YSRCP spokesperson R. Ramesh Kumar Reddy’s recent arrest has sparked both political and public debate across Andhra Pradesh, presenting yet another flashpoint in the often turbulent relationship between the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users are increasingly encouraged to transition to Windows 11 to maintain optimal security and performance. This shift is not merely a routine update but a significant move towards a more secure and efficient computing...
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Microsoft’s relentless march toward modernity has shifted the technology landscape time and again, and in the coming months yet another chapter is closing: the original Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB), known more recently as Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), will reach its end of...
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As the countdown toward the official end of Windows 10 support enters its final stretch, Microsoft has radically shifted its tone and approach, unveiling a suite of options aimed at making the transition to Windows 11—or maintaining security on Windows 10—a far more flexible and inclusive...
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Microsoft’s recent confirmation that it will end the rollout of new Office features for Windows 10 users by August 2026 marks a significant transitional phase in the Windows ecosystem, effectively setting a timeline for the full sunset of Windows 10 support for both consumers and enterprises. As...
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The approaching end of Windows 10 support represents a seismic shift for millions of PC users worldwide, forcing a reckoning with device longevity, cybersecurity, and personal technology budgeting. For many, the question isn’t whether they’ll ride Windows 10 into the sunset, but how—and at what...
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After nearly four years since its release, Windows 11 has officially overtaken Windows 10 as the most widely used desktop operating system worldwide. As of July 2025, Windows 11 commands approximately 51.8% of the market share, surpassing Windows 10, which has declined to 45.0%...
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