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Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro: end-of-updates date

Microsoft lists 13 October 2026 as the end-of-updates date for Home and Pro. Enterprise and Education have a different schedule. Check your edition and the supported upgrade offered to your PC in the guide.

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 Bitwarden Encrypted Backup: Choose the Right Export Type

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Immich Hardware Requirements: CPU, RAM, Storage, GPU, Pi and NAS

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