After nearly three years of sluggish adoption rates, Windows 11 has finally reached near parity with Windows 10, signaling the closing of a chapter in Microsoft's operating system history. According to the latest figures from StatCounter for June 2025, 47.8% of Windows users globally are now on...
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Microsoft's recent decision to extend support for Windows 10 has placed approximately 700 million users at a crossroads, necessitating a choice between two free options to ensure their systems remain secure and up-to-date.
Initially, Microsoft had set October 14, 2025, as the end-of-support date...
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As Microsoft prepares to draw the curtain on official support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of users around the globe—especially in India—are facing a crucial decision: move forward to Windows 11, or carve out an alternative path. For a sizable contingent, Windows 10 remains a...
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Microsoft’s relentless drive to shift users from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has taken on new urgency since the company announced the end of support for Windows 10 slated for October 14, 2025. Users, IT pros, and organizations “sing the requiem” for one of the most popular operating systems ever...
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Windows 10's impending end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, has prompted users to explore alternatives to maintain a secure and stable operating system. One such alternative is the Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), particularly the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 edition...
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Few topics spark fiercer debate among PC enthusiasts than the question of which modern Windows operating system best serves older hardware. While Microsoft touts Windows 11 as the pinnacle of design and performance, user sentiment tells a more complicated story—one in which legacy devices...
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Microsoft has announced that support for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, coinciding with the operating system's end-of-support date. This decision affects both subscription-based Microsoft 365 applications and standalone versions like Office 2024, Office 2021...
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Microsoft’s announcement that Windows 10 support will end on October 14, 2025, has left millions of users at a critical juncture. After that date, Windows 10 machines will no longer receive security patches, exposing them to rising cybersecurity risks such as viruses, malware, and ransomware...
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With official free support for Windows 10 ending in October 2025, users and organizations face a crossroads that is influencing their upgrade strategies and long-term planning. Microsoft’s decision to retire Windows 10 affects security, compatibility, and the very viability of systems running...
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As Microsoft approaches the October 2025 end-of-support deadline for Windows 10, many users find themselves at a crossroads. If your PC doesn't meet the hardware requirements for Windows 11, such as TPM 2.0 or newer processors, and you're satisfied with Windows 10, fear not—there are less...
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As Microsoft approaches the official end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025, many users find themselves at a crossroads, pondering their next steps. While Windows 11 stands as the forefront successor, its stringent hardware requirements—like TPM 2.0 and newer CPUs—leave a significant...
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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...
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Microsoft is sharpening the guillotine for Windows 10, and the execution date is set: October 14, 2025. If you’re harboring a loyal but aging Windows 10 workhorse that glares at you with incompatible eyes every time you mention Windows 11, you might already be mulling over escape strategies...
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