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Free support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025, leaving unpatched devices exposed. We answer the key questions every IT professional must consider, from Windows 11 hardware requirements and ...

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Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance ...