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Microsoft Bows to EU Pressure, Offers Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates in EEA

Microsoft Bows to EU Pressure, Offers Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates in EEA

Microsoft Bows to EU Pressure, Offers Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates in EEA Microsoft has made a significant concession for consumers in the European Economic Area (EEA), announcing free Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 users ahead of the looming October 14, 2025, end-of-life deadline. This reversal comes after strong advocacy from the consumer rights group Euroconsumers. Previously, Microsoft had outlined paid ESU options, including a one-off $30 fee or a ‘free’ alternative tied to earning Microsoft Reward…

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Windows 10 End of Support Just Weeks Away: Urgent Action Needed Before October 14

Windows 10 End of Support Just Weeks Away: Urgent Action Needed Before October 14

Windows 10 End of Support Just Weeks Away: Urgent Action Needed Before October 14 With the critical October 14, 2025 deadline fast approaching, Microsoft is issuing a final reminder to the millions of Windows 10 users worldwide: mainstream support for the operating system is set to end in less than a month. This cutoff date applies to Windows 10, version 22H2 (including Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions), as well as Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10…

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OpenAI and Microsoft Solidify Partnership with Major Corporate Restructuring

OpenAI and Microsoft Solidify Partnership with Major Corporate Restructuring

OpenAI and Microsoft Solidify Partnership with Major Corporate Restructuring OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has finalized a significant new agreement with Microsoft, formalizing a corporate restructuring that grants its nonprofit foundation a substantial $100 billion equity stake in its for-profit entity. This move solidifies the ongoing partnership between the two tech giants, charting the next phase of their collaboration amidst increasing regulatory and public scrutiny. The agreement outlines a revised corporate structure, with the nonprofit board, originally established in 2015…

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Windows Update SSD Fears Quashed: Microsoft, Phison Find No Connection

Windows Update SSD Fears Quashed: Microsoft, Phison Find No Connection

Windows Update SSD Fears Quashed: Microsoft, Phison Find No Connection Widespread reports suggesting that recent Windows 11 updates, specifically KB5063878 and KB5062660, were causing solid-state drives (SSDs) to fail have been officially debunked by both Microsoft and SSD controller manufacturer Phison. For the past week or two, claims amplified by tech influencers on social media alleged that the August 2025 Windows security update was ‘bricking’ SSDs, particularly those utilizing Phison controllers. However, both companies have now concluded their investigations, finding…

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Microsoft Rushes Out Urgent Patch for August Windows Update Recovery Bug

Microsoft Rushes Out Urgent Patch for August Windows Update Recovery Bug

Microsoft Rushes Out Urgent Patch for August Windows Update Recovery Bug Microsoft has swiftly released an out-of-band patch to address a critical bug introduced with its August 2025 Security Update. The fix targets an issue where attempts to reset or recover Windows 10 and most Windows 11 devices would fail following the installation of the problematic update. The company acknowledged the widespread problem on its Windows release health dashboard on August 18, confirming that there was no workaround for users…

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Microsoft Sued Over Windows 10 End-of-Life as October Deadline Looms

Microsoft Sued Over Windows 10 End-of-Life as October Deadline Looms

Microsoft Sued Over Windows 10 End-of-Life as October Deadline Looms A California man has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, challenging the tech giant’s plans to end free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The complainant, Lawrence Klein, argues that Microsoft is unfairly forcing users to upgrade to Windows 11, potentially leaving millions without crucial security updates if their hardware isn’t compatible or they choose not to purchase extended support. Klein, who owns two Windows 10 laptops unable to…

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Global IT Meltdown: Thousands of Flights Grounded, Critical Services Disrupted by CrowdStrike Outage

Global IT Meltdown: Thousands of Flights Grounded, Critical Services Disrupted by CrowdStrike Outage

Global IT Meltdown: Thousands of Flights Grounded, Critical Services Disrupted by CrowdStrike Outage A widespread technology issue, identified as a defect in a CrowdStrike content update for Windows hosts, caused massive global disruptions on Friday, grounding thousands of flights, halting medical procedures, and impacting 911 services. The incident, confirmed by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and Microsoft as not a cyberattack, paralyzed airlines, banks, state agencies, and emergency services worldwide. Over 3,000 flights within, to, or from the United States were canceled,…

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Windows 11 Overtakes Windows 10 as Leading Desktop OS Ahead of Support Cutoff

Windows 11 Overtakes Windows 10 as Leading Desktop OS Ahead of Support Cutoff

Windows 11 Overtakes Windows 10 as Leading Desktop OS Ahead of Support Cutoff In a significant shift for the desktop operating system landscape, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most widely used OS. According to recent data from Stat Counter, Windows 11 now commands 52 percent of the market share, outstripping Windows 10’s 44.59 percent. This milestone arrives nearly four years after Windows 11’s initial release, and just months before Windows 10 is slated to reach…

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Windows 11 Ditches Blue Screen of Death for New Black Design

Windows 11 Ditches Blue Screen of Death for New Black Design

Windows 11 Ditches Blue Screen of Death for New Black Design Microsoft has officially replaced the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a sleek new black screen for Windows 11 users. This marks a significant visual overhaul for the notorious crash screen, which has long been a source of frustration and panic for Windows users. The revamped ‘unexpected restart screen’ in Windows 11 now features a minimalist design. Gone are the familiar blue background, the sad face emoji, and…

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Microsoft Unveils New ‘Black Screen of Death’ for Windows 11, Phasing Out Iconic Blue Error

Microsoft Unveils New ‘Black Screen of Death’ for Windows 11, Phasing Out Iconic Blue Error

Microsoft Unveils New ‘Black Screen of Death’ for Windows 11, Phasing Out Iconic Blue Error Microsoft has officially announced a significant overhaul to its long-standing error display, replacing the infamous ‘Blue Screen of Death’ (BSOD) with a new ‘Black Screen of Death.’ This change, set to roll out later this summer for Windows 11 (version 24H2) devices, aims to streamline the user experience during unexpected system restarts. After more than four decades, the familiar blue error screen, which signaled critical…

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