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When was the last time you heard someone compare sports and software development?

I can’t recall either.

Bill Gates speaks onstage for a special conversation during "What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates"

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.

“I thought I was one mistake away from death until then,” added Gates.

“That was just my mentality.

In the next 9 months,Microsoft is expected to pull the plug on Windows 10.

Bill Gates during the “I Could Jump It” sketch on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

Former Microsoft Executive Vice President Terry Myerson stands in front of a presentation about Windows 10.

A public interest research groupfiled a petition contesting Microsoft’s decision to cut support for Windows 10.

But as it now seems, Microsoft is moving forward with its plans.

Beyond that, users will be compelled to upgrade to Windows 11 or continue using Windows 10 without support.

Former Microsoft Executive Vice President Terry Myerson stands in front of a presentation about Windows 10

Former Microsoft Executive Vice President Terry Myerson stands in front of a presentation about Windows 10.

The latter option leaves you susceptible to attacks.

Bill Gates, co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, delivers a keynote speech on the closing day of the Global Solutions Summit in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Binary code displayed on a laptop screen and Guy Fawkes mask are seen in this illustration photo.

Surface Pro 11

Windows Start menu changes

Windows 11 system features

Windows 11 Start menu

Windows 11 battery usage

Copilot Vision for Windows announcement

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the United Nations General Assembly seen on a laptop computer in Hastings on the Hudson, New York, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 22. 2020.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 deal

Promotional screenshot of characters from Zenless Zone Zero

MSI Claw 8 AI+ propped up next to an ROG Ally X on a table.

The Crew