The slow, inexorable demise of Windows 10 has been a topic of speculation, debate, and even anxiety within the worldwide Windows community since the unveiling of its successor, Windows 11, in October 2021. While Microsoft officially announced October 14, 2025, as the end-of-support date for...
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Determining whether your PC is compatible with Windows 11 is a pressing question for many users, especially as the new operating system comes with stricter requirements than its predecessors. Attempting to upgrade without confirming compatibility can result in errors, frustration, and...
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As Microsoft’s official support for Windows 10 approaches its end in October 2025, many PC users are feeling pressure to upgrade to Windows 11 and benefit from ongoing security updates, feature improvements, and compatibility with modern software. However, there’s a roadblock for a significant...
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The ticking clock for Windows 10 users is now unmistakably loud. With Microsoft set to discontinue free support for the beloved operating system on October 14, the countdown has triggered a wave of anxiety, urgency, and major decisions for individual users and businesses around the world. What...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft is intensifying efforts to transition users to Windows 11. A central component of this strategy is the promotion of Copilot+ PCs, a new category of devices designed to leverage advanced AI capabilities and deliver...
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How to Filter Websites and Searches Using Microsoft Family Safety
Microsoft Family Safety provides powerful parental controls for filtering inappropriate websites and ensuring safer browsing experiences for children. This guide outlines the steps to configure web and search filtering across...
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Microsoft has recently acknowledged a significant issue affecting enterprise environments attempting to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). After installing the April 2025 security updates, systems are encountering error code 0x80240069, preventing the upgrade...
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As Microsoft’s October 14, 2025, end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 draws closer, the tech giant is rapidly intensifying its push for users to embrace either Windows 11 or the emerging Copilot+ PCs. Amidst a backdrop of increasing pop-ups and blog posts, the company’s latest campaign is...
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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 prepares to end mainstream support for Windows 10 in October 2025, a crucial juncture approaches for countless users still relying on this venerable operating system. The cessation of security updates, patches, and technical assistance will leave Windows 10 PCs perilously exposed to...
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For anyone facing the daunting task of setting up a new Windows installation, the path from a blank slate to a fully functional machine is often both time-consuming and tedious. Whether you’re upgrading, downgrading, switching Windows flavors like LTSC, or recovering from a system failure...
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As Microsoft's official support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025, millions of users face a critical juncture regarding the future of their operating systems and hardware setups. The discontinuation of security updates, bug fixes, and technical support means continued use of Windows 10 after...
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As Microsoft's October 14, 2025 deadline approaches, Windows 10 users face a critical crossroads: the official end of support for this venerable operating system means no more security updates, no technical assistance, and a heightened risk of cyber threats. For millions worldwide, the familiar...
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As Microsoft prepares to end mainstream support for Windows 10 in October 2025, the millions of users still running this operating system face a crossroads. While the natural progression would be to upgrade to Windows 11, this transition is not straightforward for everyone. Many existing PCs...
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As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life (EOL) on October 14, 2025, millions of users are facing a significant turning point. Microsoft will cease providing free security updates, bug fixes, and technical support for Windows 10, leaving users exposed to emerging cyber threats and functional...
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As Windows 10’s official support expiration date looms in October 2025, millions of users face critical decisions about their computing futures. For those whose PCs do not meet the stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11, this transition can be particularly daunting. Yet, the end of...
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The Looming End of Windows 10: A Critical Look at LTSC, IoT, and the Escape Routes for Aging PCs
As Windows 10 approaches its end of official support in October 2025, millions of users face a crossroads. For many, their PCs—sturdy, reliable, but without the “right” security chips or...
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Here is a summary of the article from Neowin:
Microsoft admits Windows 11 is offered to ineligible devices
Recently, some Windows 10 PCs were offered upgrades to Windows 11, even though they did not meet the eligibility requirements and organizational policies (like Intune) that should have...
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Microsoft has been steadily shifting the user experience in Windows from the old Control Panel to the modern Settings interface—and a new beta build confirms that even the classic mouse properties options aren’t exempt from this transition. This isn’t an overnight transformation; it’s a...
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The future of personal and business computing is very much a story in flux, and in few places is that clearer than in the unfolding saga of Windows 11. Microsoft’s latest operating system, especially in its 24H2 update, is framed as the digital foundation for the next era: secure, AI-powered...
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