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The majority of businesses are ready to update to Windows 11, but many are still holding back for some reason, research has claimed.A survey of more than 750,000 Windows endpoints by ControlUp found 88% of those yet to upgrade were able to cope with the move to Windows 11, 82% are yet to make the leap - with 11% needing to be fully replaced, and 1% requiring an upgrade.This is despite the official end of life deadline for Windows 10 services looming ever closer, with the date now just over a year away.
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After October 14 2025, Microsoft will...

Almost all Windows 10 systems can be upgraded to the new version — so why are businesses holding back?

We all know that some perfectly good Windows 10 PCs can't be upgraded to Windows 11. Did you know, however, that Canalys Insights last year estimated that 240 million Windows 10 PCs are doomed to the trash heap because they can't be upgraded to Windows 11 after Microsoft dumps Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025? Wow. That's a lot of trashed PCs.

The Windows 10 clock is ticking: 5 ways to save your old PC in 2025 (most are free)

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Google Keep is expected to offer lock screen note-taking functionality with Android 15, and it looks like Microsoft's OneNote will follow suit. Code found in a OneNote beta build suggests users would be able to set it as the default note taking app, a prerequiste to lock screen functionality. It...

Microsoft's OneNote is making a dash to be your lock screen's default note-taking app

Samsung recently rolled out One UI 6.1.1, the latest version of its in-house user interface, for the new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 foldable phones. As it turns out, there's a new feature that was recently discovered, but not officially mentioned, by Samsung, and it should make it easier for owners of those phones to stream apps to Windows PCs.

Samsung's latest One UI update should make streaming phone apps to Windows PCs easier

Samsung may have just dropped new phones and devices back in July, but there are some sizzling summer savings on some other models, like the Galaxy A35 smartphone -- just in time for back-to-school. Also: Heading back to school? Don't miss Samsung student savings on laptops, tablets, and more. Right...

Buy a Samsung Galaxy A35 at Amazon and get a pair of Buds FE free

While Frodo could toss the One Ring into the fires of Mount Doom to get rid of it, you'll have no such easy out with smart fitness rings such as Samsung's new Galaxy Ring. After a couple of years of regular use, that $400 investment, along with other smart fitness rings -- such as the Oura -- will end up contributing to the growing e-waste problem.

iFixit: The Samsung Galaxy Ring is $400 of 'disposable tech'

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

ChatGPT developer OpenAI offers an Android version of its popular chatbot, but that official ChatGPT app isn't the only game in town. A host of third-party AI chat apps are also available for Android users. With my five favorites -- ChatGPT, AI Chatbot Nova, Bing AI, ChatOn, and Genie --...

My 5 favorite AI chatbot apps for Android - see what you can do with them

If you're having trouble remembering to get some sun, this new smart ring feature could help. Smart ring brand Ultrahuman just debuted a new feature that aims to support optimal vitamin D levels by tracking your sun exposure. The Vitamin D PowerPlug, one of many add-ons users can try on...

Low on vitamin D? This new smart ring feature aims to help

My oh my, it's almost fall: Starbucks officially rolled out its signature pumpkin spice drinks today, and Amazon has just confirmed its next Prime members-only event for the year. That's right, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days -- unofficially known as October Prime Day -- is happening again this October, according to a Thursday release.

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days set to return this October

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The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the new top-of-the-line flagship from Google. The Pixel 9 Pro is closer to the iPhone 15 Pro, which I've had since launch. The two Google phones differ in pricing and size but the Pixel 9 Pro sports the same camera setup as the Pixel 9 Pro XL; so this comparison is valid for both $999 and $1,099 Google flagships with the $999 Apple phone.

This Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. iPhone 15 Pro camera shootout has a clear winner - and one big surprise

Google's latest lineup of Pixel 9 phones launched last week, and with preorder offers underway, Best Buy is swooping in with an almost too-good-to-be-true offer. Also: How to preorder and save on the new Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Right now, a trade-in deal...

This secret Best Buy trade-in deal lets me buy a new Pixel 9 for around $100

Cognitive psychologists have noted -- in numerous studies over the past decade -- that individuals engage in social media, and other digital media, to escape boredom. However, the same studies reveal that consuming such media can amplify boredom in individuals rather than alleviate it. That ironic result may be a...

Scrolling YouTube videos is making us more bored - and the antidote will surprise you

The Marshall Emberton III Bluetooth speaker is now available to purchase from the official Marshall site. This tiny speaker can produce much louder sound than you might expect (without distortion), and the sound is quite detailed and accurate. The Marshall app doesn't include a custom EQ, which would greatly benefit...

This tiny Marshall Bluetooth speaker rocks surprisingly hard

With an Oura Ring, a woman can track her fertility cycle in perhaps the highest-tech way yet. Can Samsung's Galaxy Ring offer the same level of tracking? Not exactly. If you happen to find yourself on the women's wellness side of TikTok, where people trade health tips and talk about their menstrual cycles, you'll eventually come across the newest and techiest form of contraception around: the Natural Cycles app.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring incorporates Natural Cycles, but not like Oura

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL will be available August 22 for a starting price of $1,099, while the Pixel 9 Pro goes on sale September 4 for $999. For the price, you're getting a larger, brighter-than-ever 6.8-inch display, exclusive Google AI features, and the most forgiving camera system on the market.

I replaced my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with the Pixel 9 Pro XL for a week - and didn't regret it

The Ulefone Armor 25T Pro is available from Amazon for $420. Packed with features that engineers and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy, yet not as bulky as your average ruggedized smartphone. Battery life is not the best, and RAM can get bogged down under heavy workloads. While I can't see myself...

This rugged and affordable smartphone has superpowers - but it's not a tank!

Method 1: In Command Prompt, enter wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey. Method 2: Open the Registry Editor to view your key next to BackupProductKeyDefault. Method 3: Check your product package, email confirmation, or purchase history for the product key. This article explains a few different ways for how to find...

How to Find a Windows 10 Product Key

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Is Windows Update annoying you? Take back control in 3 easy steps

One complaint about Windows is near the top of everyone's list: updates. There are too many updates. They take too long to install. They sometimes fail...

Is Windows Update annoying you? Take back control in 3 easy steps

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