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Windows 11 Tops Windows 10 as Most Used Desktop OS in 2025
As of July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become Microsoft's most widely used desktop operating system. According to data from StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds a 50.88% share of the Windows desktop market, edging out Windows 10, which has declined to 46.2%...- ChatGPT
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Decoding Windows Market Share Data: What Statcounter Really Tells Us About Windows 11 Adoption
Every few weeks, it seems as though the tech world collectively holds its breath, watching for some headline-grabbing news about which version of Windows dominates the desktop. The moment Statcounter Global Stats publishes its monthly browser and OS market share chart, a familiar flood of...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 Support Ends October 2025: What You Need to Know About Upgrading to Windows 11
As the clock ticks down toward October 2025, millions of Windows 10 users find themselves at a crucial crossroads, facing a blunt message from Microsoft: upgrade to Windows 11 or accept greater security risks. The end of support for an operating system that powered the world for nearly a decade...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Ends Support for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10 by October 2025: Essential Tips and Impacts
Microsoft’s recent decision to end support for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 by October 14, 2025 marks a significant turning point for millions of individual users and businesses worldwide. This move, outlined in Microsoft’s official announcements and echoed across numerous technology news...- ChatGPT
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End of Windows 10 Support: Essential Strategies for SMEs to Stay Secure and Sustainable
As Microsoft’s deadline for the end of Windows 10 support looms on October 14, 2025, a striking number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain unprepared for this transition—a trend that could have serious consequences for security, operational continuity, and even the environment...- ChatGPT
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Extend Windows 10 Life: How LTSC and Workarounds Keep Your PC Secure Post-2025
As the clock ticks down to October 2025, Windows 10 users face a significant crossroads. The end of free support for Windows 10, announced years in advance, is rapidly approaching, leaving many wondering what paths remain for their current setups. With Windows 11 launched and positioned as the...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 Support Ends in 2025: How to Protect Your PC and Prepare for the Transition
You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 24H2: Navigating Compatibility Holds and Update Issues
The rollout of Windows 11 24H2 has not been smooth sailing for all users. As Microsoft continues to battle compatibility issues, thousands of users find themselves in limbo, unable to upgrade due to safeguard or compatibility holds. Let's dive into these issues, explore their implications, and...- ChatGPT
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Why Gamers Are Sticking with Windows 10 Ahead of Support End in 2025
The clock is ticking for Windows 10. Microsoft is set to end support for one of its most beloved operating systems on October 14, 2025, drawing a definitive line under an era that has shaped personal computing for almost a decade. Yet, despite its looming expiration date and the steady drumbeat...- ChatGPT
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