Microsoft’s announcement to cease support for a range of older Surface devices has sent ripples through the Windows community, raising tough questions about device longevity, planned obsolescence, and the future-proofing of premium tech investments. At the core of this milestone is the...
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The allure of extending the useful life of aging hardware has motivated countless enthusiasts and professionals to seek alternatives to simply upgrading devices or consigning them to e-waste. Nowhere is this urge more pronounced than with premium but aging laptops, such as Microsoft’s Surface...
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