Tag: Linux
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Two Ways to Remove a Directory in Linux, Plus a Bonus Method for Extra Security
Two Practical Ways to Remove a Directory in Linux Managing your filesystem is a core Linux skill. When you need to remove a directory, Linux provides multiple, reliable methods. Here are two standard approaches, with a practical bonus method for extra security to ensure deleted data can’t be easily recovered. Method 1: Remove a Directory…
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Two ways to remove a directory in Linux — plus a bonus method for extra security
Two practical ways to remove a directory in Linux Linux provides multiple pathways to delete directories, each suited to different scenarios and risk levels. If you’re managing a simple folder, two common methods let you remove directories efficiently. Understanding when to use each method can save time and prevent accidental data loss. Method 1: Remove…
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Action1 Extends Microsoft Intune with Unified Cross-Platform Patching
Action1 and Microsoft Intune Expand Endpoint Security In a landmark move at Microsoft Ignite 2025, Action1 announced a major enhancement to its autonomous endpoint management (AEM) platform by extending Microsoft Intune with unified cross-platform patching and risk-based vulnerability management. The collaboration aims to give enterprises stronger endpoint security, broader patch coverage, and real-time visibility into…
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Windows 10 Free Support Ends Oct 14, 2025: Upgrade, Pay, or Switch OS?
What changes on October 14, 2025 From October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop offering standard free support for Windows 10. That means no more free security patches, software updates, or technical assistance from Microsoft. Millions of devices around the world still run Windows 10, and while the operating system will continue to function, the lack…
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Windows 10 Support Ends October 14: Upgrade, Pay, or Switch OS?
What changes on October 14, 2025 Microsoft is ending free standard support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After this date, Windows 10 will still run on many devices, but it will stop receiving free software updates, security patches, and technical assistance from Microsoft. The moving parts of daily computing—security images, bug fixes, and…
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Microsoft ends free Windows 10 support: upgrade, pay, or switch OS?
What changes on October 14, 2025? Microsoft will stop providing free standard support for Windows 10 as of October 14, 2025. That means no more free security patches, software updates, or technical help from Microsoft for Windows 10 devices. While Windows 10 will continue to run, the absence of ongoing support increases the risk of…
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Calls To End “Software Obsolescence” on International E-Waste Day
Rising E-Waste and the Windows 10 Deadline On International E-Waste Day, campaigners warn that hundreds of millions of computers could be prematurely discarded as software obsolescence accelerates. A focal point is Microsoft’s decision to end free, automatic support for Windows 10, a status that has helped the operating system remain dominant on roughly 40% of…
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Calls to End Software Obsolescence on International E-Waste Day
Campaigners Rally Against Software Obsolescence on International E-Waste Day As International E-Waste Day takes center stage, critics and reform advocates warn that hundreds of millions of computers could be headed for premature retirement. The catalyst? Microsoft’s decision to end automatic, free support for Windows 10, a move they say accelerates a global wave of electronic…
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WinBoat: Windows Apps Run Natively on Linux
Introduction: Windows apps on Linux made practical For Linux enthusiasts who rely on Windows applications such as Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Office, WinBoat promises a practical path forward. The project combines kernel-level virtualization with a Docker-contained Windows instance and presents Windows programs as native-looking windows on the Linux desktop. In short, WinBoat aims to make…
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Windows 10 End of Life: Install Windows 11 Now Safely
What happens when Windows 10 reaches end of life As Windows 10 end of life approaches, Microsoft has announced that security updates will stop on October 14. At Svenska Yle, security expert Alexander Granholm explains that this does not make the computer stop working instantly, but it means the device will no longer receive critical…