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Windows 11 24H2 support is ending. Which of your devices are affected?
On 13 October 2026, Windows 11 version 24H2 reaches end of updates for Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations. Devices still running these editions of 24H2 will no longer receive regular
How IT Can Save 80% On Computer Replacements In 30 days
The 30-Day Computer Replacement Challenge Before you approve your next computer order, give your replacement list a 30-day review. Find out which computers you can keep, which need a fix, and which
Why do IT teams wait for someone to report an issue?
IT teams have a wealth of data at their fingertips. They can see how devices behave, where applications struggle, and when performance starts to slip. Yet when an employee’s laptop slows down, or an
Are You Gifting the Remaining Value of Your Laptops to Your Competitor?
Consider what happens when someone buys a new car.
IT Teams Are Replacing Ghost Computers Nobody Is Using
Before your next device refresh, one question is worth asking: how many of the machines on that replacement list are anyone actually using?
Secure Boot UEFI Certificate Expiring 2026: IT Guide to the 2023 Transition
For most organizations, nothing visibly disruptive will occur when the 2011 certificates expire in 2026. Devices will continue to power on, Windows will load normally, and users will work without
How IT Teams Eliminate €250k in Computer Replacement Waste
Most IT leaders already understand that devices do not degrade by age alone. Performance, stability, workload intensity, and security posture determine whether a device is still fit for purpose far
How €100.000+ in Endpoint Budget Is Wasted Every Year
Most IT organizations already understand a fundamental truth: devices do not degrade on a calendar. They degrade based on how they are used.
Why IT Leaders Replace 80% of Endpoints Too Early, and How to Stop It
Every IT (and finance) leader wants predictable budgets, but most are losing control of them for a simple reason: computers are being replaced too early.
Warning: Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Is Out of Support - Many Devices Didn’t Upgrade
Important Warning for IT teams Windows 11 Pro 23H2 has reached end-of-support. Devices still running this edition are no longer receiving security updates or fixes; they are already outside vendor
“IT Leadership Is Changing” Applixure’s CEO Explains How
Modern IT leaders are under more pressure than ever. They’re expected to keep employees productive, maintain airtight security, and manage increasingly complex hybrid environments, all while working
Applixure Monthly Update - 2025 October
Autumn Updates: Smarter Insights, Stronger Connections Hi everyone, as we move into the final stretch of 2025, our focus remains the same: helping IT teams work smarter, stay proactive, and keep
The 8-Step IT Leader Framework: Lead Smarter. Improve Faster.
Stepping into IT leadership rarely comes with a playbook. Many leaders start as system admins, endpoint engineers, or service desk managers, only to find themselves suddenly accountable for strategy,
Applixure Monthly Update - 2025 September
Back to Work, Back to Updates Hi everyone, and welcome back! We hope you all had a good summer. At Applixure, we’ve been busy over the past few months, and now that many are back to work, it’s the
Applixure Monthly Update - 2025 May
A word from our CEO: The Power of Proactive IT Most IT teams today face the same challenge: deliver more with the same, or fewer, resources. The smartest way forward? Shift from reactive firefighting
Applixure Monthly Update - 2025 April
A word from our CEO: Spring Forward with Smarter IT Q2 is here, now it’s about execution, not just plans
What do Racing Teams and IT Have in Common?
Short Answer: A LOT. Every business today is in a race, a race to stay ahead of the competition. And in this race, IT plays a role very much like a race team pit crew: not always visible on the front
Applixure Monthly Update - 2025 March
A word from our CEO: Leading with Intent in a Changing IT Landscape Great IT isn't reactive, it's intentional, measured, and quietly powerful.
Applixure Monthly Update - 2024 November
CEO Update: Hi there Applixurites!
Enhance Microsoft Intune with Applixure Analytics
Enhancing IT Management: How Applixure Analytics Complements Microsoft Intune Microsoft Intune is a powerful tool for managing devices across an organization, but when it comes to deep endpoint
Applixure Monthly Update - 2025 January
CEO Update: Happy New Year, Applixurites!
Defending IT Budgets in Budget Season
Why Cutting Your IT Budget Could Cost You More Than You Save "Yeah, we’ve had to find ways to save 10% from our IT budget for next year,” says the company, now bracing for potential losses of