Subj : Windows 10 end of life is pushing users towards Apple Mac devices
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Oct 30 2025 21:30:10

Windows 10 end of life is pushing users towards Apple Mac devices - is it 
time for you to make the big jump?

Date:
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:28:00 +0000

Description:
The end of Windows 10 support has driven users toward Apples Mac devices, 
reshaping global PC sales and computing preferences.

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Mac sales are soaring as frustrated Windows users seek alternatives Many PCs 
cant run Windows 11 due to missing TPM 2.0 capability Apples unified hardware 
and software approach appeals to long-time Windows users 

The recent Windows 10 end of life in October 2025 has driven a noticeable 
migration from Microsoft PCs to Apples Mac lineup, new reports have claimed. 

Figures from Counterpoint Research claim global PC shipments rose by 8.1% in 
the third quarter of 2025, and Apples Mac shipments increased by 14.9% 
year-on-year. 

For users accustomed to reliability, Apples platform now feels like a safer 
long-term investment, as the companys unified design philosophy, combined 
with its M-series chips, has blurred the line between consumer laptops and 
the best mini PC models for home or office use. Apple benefits from 
Microsofts decision 

Many users who once relied on Windows laptops are now turning to macOS 
instead of upgrading to Windows 11. 

This shift is largely due to hardware limitations; some older systems that 
perform well cannot install Windows 11 because they lack a TPM 2.0 chip. 

Rather than invest in new Windows hardware, many users are finding Apples 
integrated hardware-software ecosystem more appealing, even if it means 
learning a different operating system. 

Lenovo remained the top vendor, but Apples growth is notable because it shows 
users are not simply upgrading; they are switching platforms. 

Brands like HP and Asus also gained modestly, but Dells shipments declined 
slightly. 

Apples consistent rise suggests that Microsofts decision to retire Windows 10 
may have unintentionally strengthened its main competitor. 

The timing of Apples recent MacBook updates, combined with its reputation for 
stability, appears to have given macOS an unexpected advantage at a critical 
moment for PC buyers. 

Many professionals who once depended on Windows are adopting MacBook Pro 
units as their new mobile workstation , citing performance, battery life, and 
system longevity. 

Enterprises are also testing Mac adoption in mixed environments, reflecting a 
growing willingness to diversify beyond Microsofts ecosystem. 

The decision to switch from Windows to macOS depends largely on individual 
workflow needs - as for office users who rely on Microsoft software, 
transitioning may require adjustments or subscriptions to cloud-based tools. 

However, for creative professionals and business users seeking reliability, 
Apples ecosystem offers fewer compatibility issues and smoother updates. 

While Windows 11 remains a capable business PC platform, the disruption 
caused by Windows 10s retirement has opened the door for many to explore 
alternatives. 

Whether this trend becomes a permanent realignment or a temporary reaction 
will depend on how well Microsoft regains user trust in its next generation 
of PCs. 

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apple-mac-devices-is-it-time-for-you-to-make-the-big-jump


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