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technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Don't Buy Windows 10 PCs: Free Windows 11 Upgrades Make Refurbished Temptations Risky

The article advises against buying used or refurbished Windows 10 computers since Windows 10 is no longer supported; upgrading to Windows 11 is free on most machines, so buyers should either opt for a Windows 11 device or verify compatibility (year of manufacture, processor, Secure Boot/TPM/UEFI) before purchase. Offline use is an exception, but for most users online usage is expected and Windows 10 devices are not ideal.

via CNET|

#refurbished-computers #security #technology

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Windows 11 Pro drops to about $13 as Windows 10 support ends

As Windows 10 reaches end-of-life, Windows 11 Pro is on sale for about $13 (down from $199), offering stronger security features like TPM 2.0, UEFI and BitLocker, plus Copilot, a redesigned Start menu, virtual desktops, Teams and Widgets, and built-in virtualization tools for safer, more capable computing.

via Mashable|

#bitlocker #copilot #technology

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Windows 10 End Sparks Surge in Zorin OS Linux Adoption

With Windows 10 support ending, many users are switching to Linux, especially Zorin OS, which saw a record number of downloads. Linux offers a cost-effective, secure, and user-friendly alternative to Windows, making it a compelling choice for those with unsupported Windows 10 machines.

via ZDNET|

#linux-distribution #security #switch-from-windows-to-linux

technology5 months ago•19 min saved

Microsoft Releases October 2025 Security Updates Addressing Zero-Days and Flaws

Microsoft's October 2025 Patch Tuesday addresses 172 security flaws, including six zero-day vulnerabilities, with critical fixes for remote code execution and privilege escalation. Notably, it marks the end of free support for Windows 10, which can now only receive extended security updates. The update also patches publicly disclosed zero-days in Windows SMB Server and SQL Server, and removes a vulnerable Agere Modem driver, warning that hardware functionality may be affected. The patches cover a wide range of Microsoft products, emphasizing ongoing efforts to improve security across their ecosystem.

via BleepingComputer|

#microsoft #patch-tuesday #security-flaws

technology7 months ago•5 min saved

Essential Steps to Keep Using Windows 10 Before Support Ends

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, but users can enroll in the free Extended Security Update (ESU) program to receive critical security updates until October 13, 2026, by using the enrollment wizard and choosing from options like Windows Backup or Microsoft Rewards points before the deadline.

via Tom's Guide|

#extended-security-update #microsoft #security-updates