Tag: Software
Sticking with Windows 10 next month? Here’s what you need to know about your choices and risks you might be taking
The deadline for Windows 10 End of Life is almost upon us. Next month, on October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop support for Windows 10, which means no more feature or security updates for the operating system. If you’re running a Windows 10 PC, and you haven’t thought much about…
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Grumpy about Windows 10 support ending? Try this Microsoft-centered crossword to soothe and distract you
Look, I’m as annoyed as you about the imminent end of support for Windows 10. Even though I switched to Mac a couple of years ago, we still use Windows PCs in my home and, yes, a couple of them are aging Windows 10 machines. Not too long ago, I…
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Windows 10’s year of free updates now comes with no strings attached – but only some people will qualify
Microsoft has changed its mind on extended updates for Windows 10 The free offer no longer requires you to sync your PC settings to OneDrive However, this is only the case for those in the European Economic Area Microsoft is removing any strings that were attached to the offer of…
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Proton Mail’s redesigned mobile app is built for speed
If you use Proton Mail on your phone, things are about to pick up. The company is rolling out new apps for Android and iOS. The updated mobile applications are rebuilt from the ground up with a "cleaner, faster and more private experience." Proton first announced in April that it…
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Qualcomm’s new flagship mobile platform is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which the company claims is the "world's faster mobile system-on-a-chip." It was designed for flagship devices for manufacturers and smartphone brands that don't make their own mobile platforms, with the first devices equipped with the SoC launching in the coming days.…
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Ready to download iOS 26? Make sure your iPhone is eligible for the free update first
Have you updated your iPhone to the new iOS 26 yet or are you holding off? It’s been available to download since September 15 — here’s how to install it if you haven’t yet. The new OS was released alongside iPadOS 26 and Apple’s other operating system updates. Since then, the…
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