As Windows 10 steadily approaches its official end-of-support date in October 2025, millions of users face the critical decision of how to proceed with their operating system environment. Historically, Microsoft set strict hardware requirements for Windows 11, most notably mandating TPM 2.0 and...
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When Microsoft decided to give Windows 10 away for free, tech enthusiasts everywhere simultaneously raised their eyebrows, clutched their wallets, and frantically reviewed the fine print as if it might suddenly burst into flames. This was not just a momentary lapse in Redmond’s famously...
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