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  1. Windows 11 24H2 Review: Most Reliable Yet or Still Buggy?

    With each new Windows update, Microsoft attempts to strike a careful balance between innovation and stability. The release of Windows 11 24H2—heralded by the company as “the most reliable version of Windows yet”—has quickly become one of its most debated modern updates. Microsoft’s bold claim...
  2. Dual-Boot Windows and Linux: The Ultimate Guide to Seamless Transition

    With the end of mainstream support for Windows 10 fast approaching, many PC users are evaluating their options for the future. While some are willing to embrace change by jumping ship to Linux, abandoning Windows entirely isn’t an appealing option for everyone. Whether it’s out of necessity for...
  3. Flyby11 Review: Upgrade Windows 10 Unsupported PCs to Windows 11 Safely & Effectively

    For many Windows users worldwide, the looming end of support for Windows 10 presents a familiar challenge: the pressure to upgrade to Windows 11 even if their PCs don’t meet Microsoft’s heightened hardware requirements. The list of unsupported systems is long, affecting millions who might...
  4. Windows 10 End-of-Support 2025: Essential Guide to Upgrading and Staying Secure

    As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Post this date, Microsoft will cease providing technical assistance, software updates, and security patches for Windows 10, leaving systems...
  5. Microsoft Launches Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Program with Free Enrollment Options

    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...
  6. Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Support with Free Security Update & Windows 11 Transition

    As the calendar turns and Microsoft’s development roadmap charges ever forward, the Windows ecosystem has reached another pivotal moment. Microsoft recently confirmed a sweeping, high-stakes shift in its upgrade and support strategy for Windows 10, and the decision has sparked a mixture of...
  7. Troubleshooting Slow Charging and Battery Drain on Windows 10 Laptops

    When a Windows 10 PC begins to charge slowly or even discharge while plugged in, it can feel counterintuitive and deeply frustrating—after all, the expectation is that a connection to mains power should always replenish, not deplete, a battery. But as millions of laptop users worldwide can...
  8. How to Fix a Black or Blank Screen on Windows: Troubleshooting Guide

    A black or blank screen on a Windows device can be among the most frustrating technical issues faced by both novice and advanced users. When confronted with an unresponsive display, tasks grind to a halt, data accessibility becomes uncertain, and troubleshooting efforts are often hindered by the...
  9. KB5062839 Windows 11 24H2 & Server 2025 Update: Secure Boot & Setup Improvements

    Here is a summary of KB5062839: Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 (Released July 22, 2025): Overview This update makes improvements to Windows setup binaries or any files used for feature updates in: Windows 11, version 24H2 (all editions, including SE...
  10. Ultimate Guide to Troubleshooting Windows Unexpected Restarts & BSOD Errors

    Unexpected system restarts and stop code errors, commonly known as blue screen errors or BSODs (Blue Screen of Death), stand among the most persistent and troubling issues faced by Windows users. These sudden crashes not only interrupt productivity but often leave individuals scrambling to...
  11. Microsoft Windows 11 Migration Tool: Limitations, Alternatives, and Best Practices

    With the impending end of Windows 10 support drawing ever closer, Microsoft has been eager to convince users to upgrade to Windows 11—and for a sizable portion of users, that means buying a completely new PC. Recognizing the daunting prospect of moving years’ worth of files, photos, and personal...
  12. Unlock Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs with Flyby11: A Guide to Extend Your Hardware's Life

    As Microsoft prepares to sunset support for Windows 10, millions of users with older PCs face an uncertain digital future. The official narrative is simple: if your device doesn’t meet the stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11—namely, the need for TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and newer...
  13. The Ultimate Guide to Seamless Windows PC Migration: Files, Settings & Apps

    Moving to a new Windows PC once meant a time-consuming slog through manual file transfers, lost bookmarks, and endless reconfigurations, but Microsoft has steadily refined the process to help users seamlessly bring their digital lives with them. Today, transferring your files and settings to a...
  14. Final Fantasy XIV Support Ends on Windows 10 in October 2025: what Gamers Need to Know

    Square Enix has announced that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, aligning with Microsoft's termination of security updates for the operating system on the same date. This decision underscores the evolving landscape of software support...
  15. Windows 10 Support Ends: Final Fantasy XIV and the Future of PC Gaming

    As Microsoft approaches the final curtain call for Windows 10, the ripples are reaching far beyond the realm of operating system updates and security patches and into the everyday experience of PC gamers. Among the earliest—and arguably the most impactful—casualties of this OS transition is...
  16. Windows 10 Support Ends: What PC Gamers Need to Know for 2025

    With Square Enix’s recent announcement that official support for Final Fantasy XIV on Windows 10 will cease after October 14, 2025, a critical inflection point looms for not just FFXIV’s passionate player base, but for a significant portion of PC gamers still tied to Microsoft’s aging operating...
  17. How to Get Free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 Before Support Ends

    As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced a program allowing users to receive an additional year of free security updates. This initiative is particularly significant given that, as of May 2025, Windows 10 remains the most widely used...
  18. How FlyBy11 Unlocks Windows 11 for Unsupported Hardware: A Complete Guide

    As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline, many users with older hardware face a dilemma: upgrade to Windows 11 or seek alternatives. Microsoft's stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11 have left numerous devices deemed incompatible. Enter FlyBy11, an open-source tool designed...
  19. How to Enable and Troubleshoot the Screen Recording Feature in Windows 11 Snipping Tool

    The sudden arrival of the screen recording feature in the Snipping Tool for Windows 11 marked a much-awaited step toward giving users robust yet accessible video-capture functionality, right within the operating system. For many, this change promised the dispensation of clunky third-party...
  20. Microsoft Ends Office Features on Windows 10 by 2026: What You Need to Know

    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...