Windows 10

Windows 10 End of Life: Don’t Get Caught Sleeping

Picture this: it’s a Tuesday morning in October.You’re halfway through your coffee when the calls start flooding in. Payroll software won’t launch, half the office can’t log in, and your IT manager mutters the phrase no one wants to hear: “unsupported system.” Welcome to October 14, 2025,  the day Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10.  The Windows 10 End-of-Life Deadline No One’s Ready For Most business leaders know this change is “coming,” but few realize how quickly it’s approaching. Microsoft isn’t just pushing another update; it’s pulling the plug. After October 14, 2025, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive security patches, compliance updates, or protection from new cyber threats. Running Windows 10 after end-of-life is like driving with expired brakes — it might still run, but you’re one unexpected stop away from disaster. The Real Cost of Waiting to Upgrade to Windows 11 Let’s talk dollars, downtime, and ...

2025-10-06T14:32:07+00:00

Ignore Windows 10 End of Support and Pay the Price Later

Windows 10 End of Support is Coming Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025. That may sound like a while from now...but in IT time, it’s tomorrow. Waiting until the last minute to replace outdated systems could leave your business exposed, scrambling for hardware, or stuck in backorder hell. Let’s be blunt: if your organization is still running Windows 10, your window to act is closing fast. Why This Isn't "Just Another Update" Unlike regular patch cycles or minor upgrades, End of Support (EOS) means no more security updates, bug fixes, or tech support. The risks aren’t hypothetical: Cyberattacks will target unsupported systems (and yes, the bad actors know when EOS happens). Compliance penalties could hit regulated industries hard. Outdated hardware may not support Windows 11 leaving you with slow, incompatible machines or forced, last-minute purchases. What Happens If You Wait? Here’s the real talk: You’ll ...

2025-05-21T20:02:14+00:00

Windows 10 – Up Close and Personal

Operating system upgrades are scary things. After all, every time you update, you’re guaranteed of having to change the way you do things at the very least  - and in a worst case, you may find some new bug or limitation keeps you from doing what you want at all. If you’ve held up on updating to Windows 10 up until now, your reasoning is understandable, but it’s probably about time to give it some serious thought. I’d like to share my personal Windows 10 experience. It's been almost a year since I began using Windows 10 on my first device. I was skeptical at first. I had used Windows 7 for years without any real issues. I had tried Windows 8 and found that it had its enjoyable moments on the right device, but it was intimidating at times. The Windows Insider program, which gathered feedback from customers about ...

2023-02-16T16:01:53+00:00