Digital Independence

Navigating Windows 10 End of Support: Embracing Linux with the 'End of 10' Movement

Introduction As Microsoft prepares to conclude support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users worldwide are faced with critical decisions regarding their computing future. The 'End of 10' movement...

Beyond Windows 10: Why Linux is Emerging as a Sustainable, Cost-Effective Alternative

Introduction As Microsoft progresses with the full public rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2, the technology landscape is seeing a significant shift. This update comes with the approaching end of...

Microsoft's C/C++ Extension Restriction in VS Code Forks: Implications for Open-Source Development

Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant change by restricting the use of its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to only its official products. This decision has...

Elon Musk Criticizes Windows 11's Microsoft Account Requirement, Igniting Privacy Debate

Elon Musk's Critique of Windows 11's Setup Process In February 2024, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), publicly criticized Microsoft's Windows 11 for mandating the creation...

Europe's Cloud Revolution: Digital Sovereignty and AI Ambitions Amid Global Competition

Europe is at a crossroads in the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), striving to carve out a space of digital sovereignty amidst a landscape dominated by...

Europe's Digital Independence: The Strategic Shift Away from American Cloud Providers

Europe is accelerating its push for digital sovereignty, with governments and enterprises increasingly moving away from American cloud providers like Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and...