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August 23, 2025

Improve your PC’s performance for under $15 with Microsoft’s most advanced operating system

A lifetime license for Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is currently available for .97, down from its regular price of 9. This offer includes advanced security features, performance enhancements, and an AI-powered assistant called Copilot. Windows 11 Pro supports TPM 2.0, BitLocker encryption, and DirectX 12 Ultimate for gaming. Customers receive a digital key and installation instructions upon purchase. The offer is limited and subject to change.

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August 22, 2025

Get Windows 11 Pro before Microsoft ends support for Windows 10

Microsoft is discontinuing support for Windows 10, prompting users to decide between staying on an outdated system without security updates or upgrading to Windows 11 Pro, which is currently priced at .97, down from its usual price of 9. Windows 11 Pro features a refreshed interface, Snap Layouts for window organization, virtual desktops, optimized resource management for better performance, and enhanced security measures including BitLocker encryption and biometric login options. It also includes advanced features like DirectX 12 Ultimate, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, and Microsoft Copilot. The upgrade provides a lifetime license and ongoing updates as long as the hardware is supported, but the promotional price may not last.

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August 20, 2025

Windows 11 Pro Is 95% Off With Exclusive Code, Practically Microsoft’s Back-to-School Giveaway

Windows 11 Pro was released in October 2021, featuring a streamlined interface and enhanced tools. A current promotion on StackSocial offers a lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro at a significantly reduced price when using the code MSO5 at checkout. After purchase, an activation code will be sent via email, which must be redeemed within 30 days. The license is non-transferable and valid for a single PC, including future updates. Minimum hardware requirements include 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 1GHz or faster processor, UEFI firmware, Secure Boot capability, and TPM 2.0 support. Windows 11 Pro includes features like BitLocker encryption, Windows Hello, Smart App Control, Azure Active Directory, Windows Sandbox, Hyper-V, Remote Desktop, and a built-in Copilot feature for productivity.

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August 20, 2025

You Can Get Windows 11 Pro on Sale for A$22 Right Now

Windows 11 Pro is currently available for a reduced price, down from A5. It includes features such as Windows Copilot, a redesigned user interface, remote desktop access, TPM 2.0, Smart App Control, biometric login options, BitLocker encryption, Azure AD integration, Hyper-V, and Windows Sandbox. The discounted codes are from a trusted Microsoft partner and allow updates on two PCs with minimum requirements of a 1GHz processor, 4GB of RAM, and 40GB of hard disk space. Prices may fluctuate, and no coupon is needed for the deal.

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August 14, 2025

Microsoft fixes Windows Server bug causing cluster, VM issues

Microsoft has resolved an issue affecting the Cluster service and virtual machine restarts after the installation of July's Windows Server 2019 security updates. The problem, acknowledged in a private advisory, involved the Cluster service malfunctioning after the KB5062557 update, causing nodes to fail to rejoin clusters and virtual machines to experience multiple restarts. The August 2025 KB5063877 cumulative update has fixed this issue, requiring the prior installation of the KB5005112 servicing stack update. Additionally, Microsoft addressed a WSUS problem affecting the deployment of the August 2025 KB5063878 update on Windows 11 24H2 devices and resolved a DHCP service freeze issue caused by June 2025 security updates in the July 2024 cumulative updates.

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August 14, 2025

Microsoft asks users to ignore certificate enrollment errors

Microsoft has advised users to disregard certain CertificateServicesClient (CertEnroll) errors following the installation of the July 2025 preview update and subsequent Windows 11 24H2 updates. Users were also encouraged to overlook Windows Firewall configuration errors after rebooting post-installation of the June 2025 preview update. In April 2025, Microsoft confirmed and rectified a known issue causing invalid 0x80070643 failure errors after applying April 2025 Windows Recovery Environment updates, and addressed a bug triggering BitLocker drive encryption errors on Windows 10 and 11 devices. In October, Microsoft clarified that a specific issue primarily affected managed Windows environments with enforced drive encryption. Recently, Microsoft updated its Windows release health dashboard, asking users to ignore an error logged in Event Viewer with Error ID 57, related to the 'Microsoft Pluton Cryptographic Provider' not loading due to initialization failure. They emphasized that this error can be safely ignored and does not indicate issues with active Windows components, as it stems from a feature still under development.

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August 11, 2025

The ultimate Microsoft Office Pro + Windows 11 Pro bundle for just $55 (87% off)

An all-in-one bundle is available for .97, featuring lifetime licenses for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro, discounted from the regular price of 9.99. The Office Pro 2021 suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access, OneNote, and Microsoft Teams, and operates offline without a subscription. Windows 11 Pro offers advanced features like BitLocker encryption, Hyper-V virtualization, Remote Desktop support, and integrates the AI assistant Copilot. The licenses are permanently linked to a single PC and are not compatible with virtual machines.

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August 10, 2025

Revamp your PC with Windows 11 Pro for $15

You can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for .97, down from its regular price of 9. This offer is valid for one more day and allows you to rejuvenate up to two compatible PCs. Windows 11 Pro features a new user interface, productivity tools like snap layouts and improved voice typing, and advanced security measures including Smart App Control, TPM 2.0, and BitLocker device encryption. It also enhances gaming performance with DirectX12 Ultimate and includes remote work capabilities such as remote desktop access and tools like Azure AD, Hyper-V, and Windows Sandbox.

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August 9, 2025

9 Hidden Default Settings and Behaviors on Windows 11

Windows 11 has several default settings that users may not be aware of: 1. Windows Update can utilize renewable energy by scheduling installations during times of lower carbon intensity. 2. Microsoft accounts automatically back up apps and settings, but individual item restoration is not available. 3. Delivery Optimization is enabled by default, allowing updates to be downloaded from both Microsoft servers and local devices. 4. The "Find My Device" feature is automatically turned on for Microsoft account users to help locate lost or stolen computers. 5. Device Encryption (BitLocker) is enabled by default, with the decryption key stored in the user's Microsoft account. 6. System Protection is disabled by default, requiring users to enable it manually for recovery capabilities. 7. Storage Sense is enabled by default to automatically delete unnecessary files and free up disk space. 8. Hibernation is disabled by default, likely due to hardware compatibility issues. 9. The default account lockout policy allows for 10 invalid sign-in attempts before locking the account for 10 minutes.

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August 8, 2025

Ask Engadget: What are my options when Windows 10 support ends on October 14?

Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Users can continue to operate their Windows 10 PCs after this date, but they will not receive customer support, security updates, or upgrades, making the system vulnerable. Upgrading to Windows 11 is the best option for most users, provided their hardware meets the minimum requirements. Users can check compatibility with Microsoft's PC Health Check app. If a PC cannot support Windows 11, users may consider buying a new PC, with prices typically ranging from 0 to ,200. Alternatively, users can continue using Windows 10, which poses significant security risks without updates. Another option is to pay for the Windows 10 Extended Security Update (ESU) for an additional year of support until October 13, 2026, available for a fee or Microsoft reward points.