$ status: still running
Keeping unsupported software alive, safely.
Field guides for Windows 10 holdouts, QuickBooks Desktop diehards, and everyone whose “obsolete” systems still do the job. The real risks, the honest fixes, and zero upgrade-treadmill sales pitch.
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Windows Server 2016 End of Life: Dates, Risks, and Your 2027 Options
Windows Server 2016 end of life is January 12, 2027. Get the exact dates, real risks, ESU costs, and upgrade paths to Server 2022, 2025, or Azure.
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QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise in 2026: The Last Desktop Option Standing
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is the only Desktop version Intuit still sells in 2026. See pricing by tier, who really needs it, and how to cut renewals.
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Windows 10 Extended Security Updates, Year Two: What Actually Changes in October 2026
Windows 10 Extended Security Updates now run to October 2027. Enrolled consumer PCs coast free and automatic; business ESU doubles to $122 in year two.
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Office 2019 End of Support: How to Keep Office 2016 and 2019 Running Safely
Office 2019 end of support hit on October 14, 2025. Here is how to keep Office 2016 and 2019 running safely, what still works, and when to finally…
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How to Dual Boot Linux and Windows 10: Keep Both Until You’re Ready
How to dual boot Linux and Windows 10 without wiping your PC: partition prep, safe install order, and fixing GRUB when Windows updates break the menu.
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How to Install Linux on Windows 10 (A Guide for the Reluctant)
How to install Linux on Windows 10 without the regret: back up first, test-drive Linux Mint from a live USB, then dual-boot or replace Windows 10 for good.
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0patch Review 2026: Can Micropatching Keep Windows 10 Safe Without Microsoft?
0patch review for 2026: how micropatching keeps end-of-life Windows 10 patched without reboots, real pricing vs Microsoft ESU, setup, and an honest verdict.
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Windows 10 End of Support: What Actually Happened, and What’s Next
Windows 10 end of support hit October 14, 2025. See what actually changed, why Microsoft quietly extended free ESU to October 2027, and how to plan next.
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Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2016: What the 2027 Deadline Actually Costs You
Extended security updates for Windows Server 2016 end January 12, 2027. See ESU pricing, per-core eligibility, the free Azure path, and when to upgrade.
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How to Get Rid of the Windows 10 End of Support Message (Safely)
The Windows 10 end of support message won’t stop your security updates. Silence it safely in 5 minutes with ESU, the DiscontinueEOS registry value, or tasks.