You can take several steps to ensure success when you upgrade to Windows 11. In part 1 of this series, we looked at the use of Windows to control test and measurement systems, and we considered the dilemma posed by the retirement of Windows 10 on October 14. In part 2, we looked at steps […]
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Contending with Windows 10’s retirement: part 2
You may have good reasons to stay with Windows 10 for now, but be sure to take steps to maintain security. In part 1 of this series, we looked at the dilemma posed by the retirement of Windows 10 on October 14, with Microsoft ceasing to provide support or free security patches to customers, including […]
Contending with Windows 10’s retirement: part 1
The discontinuance of tech support and free security patches presents challenges to users of legacy Windows 10-based test-and-measurement systems. The test-and-measurement industry has long leveraged consumer technology to take advantage of economies of scale and lower costs. Consequently, it’s not uncommon to see sophisticated test and data-acquisition systems incorporating Windows computers. This approach works well […]


