Is Your PC Safe After October? The Big Windows 10 Question

Synopsis- Support for Windows 10 is set to expire soon. As a result,  millions of everyday users are caught in a tricky spot. While Microsoft pushes for an upgrade to Windows 11, not every computer can handle it. What is the result? A debate over security, costs, and whether users should be left behind.

The October Change That Could Leave Half the World’s PCs at Risk*

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 from October. With this, 46 percent of personal computers globally will face security threats, according to the user group Consumer Reports. In a letter sent to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, they demand that security updates be provided to those using Windows 10 even after October 14. The letter also points out that millions of users have devices that do not support Windows 11 and that they should also be considered.

According to the figures for the month of August, 46.2 percent of PC users in the world are still using Windows 10. In addition, 200–400 million computers do not have the hardware to upgrade to Windows 11. Without Microsoft's security updates, these computers will be more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Those who still want Microsoft's updates can get them by paying USD 30 per year. The policy of stopping the free service and forcing users to pay for services should be reversed. They have also demanded that Windows 10 support continue. However, Microsoft's response to this matter has not been received yet.

How to upgrade to Windows 11

Many computers have already been updated to Windows 11 for free. If the update is not happening automatically, you can do this by going to Windows Update in the Settings option in the Control Panel. You can update to the latest version by selecting Check for updates. However, not all computers can update to Windows 11. For this, 64-bit processors with a speed of 1 GHz or two or more cores, or a System on a Chip (SoC), are mandatory. At least 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage are also required.

My Personal Opinion

In fact, I still use Windows 10 every day, and I don’t see why Microsoft wants to just cut it off like that. Not everyone got money for new laptops or fancy systems just to run Windows 11. Feels unfair, we trusted Windows for years, and now suddenly pay extra or stay unsafe? Wish they kept updates free a bit longer, at least for people who can’t move right away.

India’s New E-Passport: Faster, Safer, and Smarter Travel Awaits You

Learn how to apply for an e-passport in India. Discover its features, benefits, security advantages, and why it makes international travel faster and safer.

Synopsis: E-passports are now available in India. They come with an RFID chip that stores biometric and personal details, making travel safer and faster. The application process is almost the same as a regular passport.

Travel smarter with India’s e-passport.

India has started rolling out e-passports. This is part of a pilot project by the Ministry of External Affairs from April 1, 2024. For now, they are available at a few passport offices, but the service will soon expand across the country. An e-passport can be identified by the small gold symbol on its cover.

Different from the regular passport, the e-passport comes with a microchip that stores personal as well as biometric details. This makes it safer, harder to forge, and faster to use while traveling abroad.

Main Features

* Chip embedded on the cover page

* Stores fingerprints, photo, and iris scan

* Holds personal details like name, date of birth, and passport number

* Contactless and encrypted for security

* Matches international (ICAO) standards

Benefits

Travel becomes quicker with e-gates. Security improves because biometric data is difficult to copy. Since it follows global standards, it works abroad without issues.

Steps to Apply

1. Go to the Passport Seva Portal

2. Sign up or log in, and fill out the e-passport form

3. Choose your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office PSK

4. Pay the fee online

5. Book an appointment and visit the center with your documents

Additional Advantages of E-Passports

1. Global Usage:  Over 120 countries, including the USA, UK, Singapore, and Germany, already use e-passports, making India part of a global system.

2. Security Advantage:  The RFID chip is digitally signed and encrypted, which makes it nearly impossible to tamper with or clone.

3. Faster Immigration:  E-passports can be scanned at automated e-gates in international airports, reducing waiting time.

4. Data Protection:  Personal and biometric details stored on the chip are protected by Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), which prevents unauthorized access.

5. Fraud Prevention:  Reduces the chances of fake passports and identity theft since biometric matching is required.

6. Convenience for Travelers:  With global compatibility, travelers can expect smoother entry into foreign countries without extra verification delays.

Future Rollout in India:  The government plans to expand availability to all Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office PSKs in phases.

Integration with Digital Platforms:  In the future, e-passports may link with services like DigiLocker for easier document verification.

Durability:  The polycarbonate data page and embedded chip make the e-passport more durable compared to traditional passports.

Does God Care About Writers? The Bible’s Answer May Surprise You

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Highlights:

• The Bible recognizes the struggles that writers face, from rejection to exhaustion.
• Habakkuk calls writers to record visions with clarity, so words can stir others to action.
• The Bible offers hope and comfort for writers who feel discouraged.
• Words carry light and wisdom across generations. Writing is a gift that endures.
• God values faithful writing, even when it seems unnoticed by others.
• Writers are reminded that their calling has a divine purpose and eternal worth.

When Words Weary the Soul: A Biblical Look at the Writer’s Plight

Writing is not only putting words on paper. It is telling the truth. It is keeping memory alive. Often, it feels lonely. Yet the Bible speaks to both the struggle and the gift of writing.

Writing as a Sacred Responsibility

In Jeremiah 36, God told the prophet to speak His words. Baruch wrote them down on a scroll. When the king heard it, he cut the scroll and burned it. Still, Jeremiah and Baruch did not give up. They wrote again. This shows that writing the truth is hard. People may reject it. But the task is holy. Writers today also carry that same call to keep truth alive.

The Weariness of Words

Ecclesiastes 12:12 says,  “Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.”  Every writer feels this. Drafts, edits, and the hunt for the right words are tiring. Yet this weariness is part of the work. It shows how weighty the gift of words really is.

Rejection and Loneliness

The prophets wrote what God told them. Many times, people mocked them or turned away. Yet their words lasted. They carried truth into history. Today, writers may also feel unseen. They may think their work has no value. But worth does not come from applause. It comes from being faithful to the work given.

Encouragement to Write

In Habakkuk 2:2, God says,  “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”  This tells us that words should be clear and strong. They should move people to act. Psalm 45:1 adds,  “My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”  Writing can flow from the heart. It can even be worship.

A Note of Hope for Writers Today

If you feel tired or discouraged, remember this: your words matter. A simple line can bring light or comfort to someone. Success is not measured in numbers. It is measured in faithfulness. The prophets and scribes were brave in their calling. You also have been given a voice that can guide and bless. Do not stop writing. Someone, somewhere, may be waiting for the words only you can give.

Fed Slashes Rates: What It Means for Stocks, Bonds, and Your Money

Synopsis: The Federal Reserve’s small rate cut sent shockwaves across markets. Stocks soared, then slipped. Gold broke records before profit-taking dragged it down. The dollar and bonds swung wildly. Powell insists it’s just “risk management,” but Trump wants more. Investors now wonder: what comes next?

Trump’s Pressure vs Powell’s Policy: Who’s Really Driving US Rates?

After a long 9-month wait, the US central bank, the Federal Reserve, cut its base interest rate. The cut was made by 0.25%. The 0.25% cut was approved by 11 members, with one opposing. With this, the interest rate has been reduced from 4.25% to 4.00%, or from 4.50% to 4.25%.

The decision is expected to help reduce auto, personal, education loan, and credit card interest rates in the United States. Unemployment has jumped in recent months. This rise is the main reason for the rate cut. President Trump has also been pressing the Federal Reserve. He has repeatedly called for lower interest rates. At the same time, Trump has demanded a minimum reduction of at least one percent.

However, the Fed has indicated that it will cut interest rates twice more in 2025. It will also cut once in 2026. US stocks surged after the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, but then fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 410 points (+0.9%) to an all-time high, but then fell. The S&P 500 index rose 0.1 percent, then lost 0.5 percent. The Nasdaq extended its loss from 0.3% to 0.9%.

The setback came after US Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said after the monetary policy announcement that the interest rate cut was only a 'temporary' measure. Powell said that the current interest rate cut is only 'risk management' to solve the problems facing the United States, including the crisis in the employment sector. In other words, the central bank does not intend to enter a trend of continuous interest rate cuts.

• The impact of China's decision not to buy Nvidia's chips is causing losses for the Nasdaq, which is popular with tech companies. Nvidia has fallen by 2%.
• With the reduction in the base interest rate, loan interest and EMI burdens will decrease in the US.
• Currently, President Trump believes that the impact of inflation on the people due to the tariff war can be stopped by lowering interest rates. Trump recently said that lowering interest rates will boost home sales.
• At the same time, the reduction in interest rates will also reduce savings deposits and FD interest rates, which is a setback for those who rely on bank deposits.
• From February 2020 to February 2022, the base interest rate in the US was 0-0.25 percent. To prevent a sharp increase in inflation, it was then gradually increased to 5.25-5.50% until August 2023. This was gradually reduced in 2024.
• However, after Trump came to power again, the Federal Reserve was not ready to reduce interest rates.

Dollar and bonds collapse, then rise.

Following the earlier 0.25% cut, the US dollar dropped sharply. The Fed also signaled two more rate cuts this year. As a result, the US dollar index fell. The index, which tracks the euro, yen, pound, and three other major currencies, slid to 96.30. That is the lowest level in 43 months. If interest rates are cut two more times, the base interest rate will fall to at least 3.5 percent.

The US government's bond yield (Treasury yield) will also fall in proportion to the decline in interest rates. With that, investment in them will also fall. This fear is weakening the dollar. The 10-year Treasury yield has fallen from 4.05 to 4.03 percent. When Trump took office in January, it was 4.8 percent; the US dollar index is close to 110 points.

• The weakening dollar will also benefit the Indian rupee.
• US bonds becoming unattractive will also help foreign investment flow to developing countries, including India.
• However, the dollar and bonds started to rise again after Powell’s comment.

Gold breaks record

After the Federal Reserve's announcement, the international gold price surged above USD3,700 per ounce for the first time in history. At one point, the price reached USD3,704.53, but profit-taking immediately followed. Now (12.25 pm Indian time), trading is progressing at a USD40 drop to USD3,648. If profit-taking continues, the price of gold will remain in the red. This will also prevent price inflation in Kerala.

The vote is 11-1. Who is that person? What is the decision?

The US Fed's monetary policy committee voted 11-1 to cut its benchmark interest rate. Was there anyone who opposed the decision? No. That person was Stephen Miran, whom President Trump recently appointed to the Federal Reserve Board of Directors and as governor of the Federal Reserve. He is a Trump confidant. He is also the chairman of the Trump administration's Council of Economic Advisers. Stephen argued for a half-percentage point cut.

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TikTok Ban on Hold? What Trump and Xi Jinping Talks Could Mean

Synopsis: The US and China have reportedly agreed on a plan to protect American TikTok users’ data. Under the deal, information will be stored on US servers, with Oracle likely playing a key role. Washington also wants access to TikTok’s algorithm for review. The move comes as the September 17 deadline for a ban approaches. President Trump and President Xi are set to finalize the details in a phone call on September 19. The agreement is seen as a rare diplomatic win amid ongoing trade tensions.

Beijing and Washington Find Middle Ground Over TikTok Data

The US and China have reportedly reached an agreement regarding TikTok. Trump and Xi Jinping will talk about this soon. This important move comes as the deadline for a complete ban on TikTok in the United States approaches. The main issue is the agreement to ensure the protection of US users' data.

According to the agreement, TikTok's US user data will not be stored in China. Instead, this information will be transferred to the servers of US companies such as Oracle. The US hopes that this will ensure the security of data and avoid the influence of the Chinese government. Moreover, the agreement also allows American authorities to examine information, including TikTok's algorithm.

Amid trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, the deal is seen as a big diplomatic win. Needless to say, TikTok, made by China’s ByteDance, is a popular app for sharing short videos.

The reports came after high-level talks in Madrid. US President Donald Trump is expected to finalize the deal in a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept 19. The US Congress has passed a law to ban TikTok, citing national security reasons. The deadline for implementing the law is September 17. Talks to transfer ownership of TikTok from ByteDance to US investors have been ongoing for months.

The U.S. president warmed to TikTok and the prospect of keeping it alive under the belief that it helped him to win younger voters in the 2024 presidential election. Still, the law mandating its sale in the U.S. was premised on the possible security risks the app poses in its collection of data.

Talks to transfer ownership of TikTok from ByteDance to US investors have been ongoing for months.

THESE Ways Help Future-Proof Your Career From Layoffs In 2025

Synopsis- It is being reported that the U.S. job market is weakening in 2025. Nearly a million fewer jobs than expected, layoffs rising, and AI speeding things up. Industries such as manufacturing, federal, and wholesale trade are shrinking fast. Don’t cling to shaky jobs. Learn new skills. Switch to safer industries.  Build more than one income stream. The real trick? Stay flexible. Keep moving before AI takes your spot.

Is Your Job Safe From AI in 2025? Probably Not: Here’s What to Do

The recent Jobs Report points to an alarming weakening job market, with the unemployment rate at 4.3%. It is marked to be the highest level since 2021. Like, one week it’s “the economy’s fine,” and the next week the Bureau of Labor Statistics quietly drops a bomb.

And then August comes around. Unemployment hits 4.3%. It is the highest since 2021. Only 22,000 jobs added. Economists expected what, 70,000? That is not just missing the mark, that’s whiffing it.

The cuts are not random either. Federal jobs? Down tens of thousands. Manufacturing is bleeding out with 78,000 gone this year. Wholesale trade slipping. Even mining, oil, and gas, which felt steady for a bit, are now shrinking.

Why is this happening?

Well, it depends on who you ask. Some of it’s politics. Big federal shakeups earlier this year, remote work bans that shoved people out. Some of its tariffs are squeezing manufacturing. Artificial Intelligence is another significant factor, as a whole, resulting in fewer jobs being added to the labor market.

Tech layoffs have been brutal. Remember February? The biggest surge since the pandemic. Microsoft, Intel, Amazon, even Glassdoor and Indeed, are cutting thousands. CEOs continue to brag about how much work AI is doing. Salesforce’s Marc Benioff says 50% of tasks are AI now. Amazon’s Jassy? Basically says, “fewer humans ahead.”

But what do you actually do?

That is the part I keep circling back to. You can panic-scroll job boards, sure. Or… maybe you build some insurance into your career. Like, stack skills that machines can’t just chew up overnight. Pivot toward industries that aren’t going away (cybersecurity, for one).

A couple of things that make sense right now:

• Upskill. AI literacy, data, strategy, project management… stuff that pays.
• Pivot if you must. Don’t wait until your industry flatlines.
• Side gigs. Freelance, consult, whatever. A backup stream of money.
• Passive income. Even small stuff adds up.
• Global jobs. Don’t just stare at U.S. postings - remote work is still alive elsewhere.
• Savings cushion. It’s boring advice, but when layoffs hit, it’s not boring at all.
• Stay relevant. Industry newsletters, events, and actual networking.
• Pick roles AI cannot. Strategy, leadership, decision-making. Humans still win here.

Feels like a lot, I know. But, waiting around and hoping the economy magically bounces back? Doesn’t feel like a strategy.

From my standpoint, I don’t think the job market is “dying.” It’s just… changing fast, faster than most of us like. Some doors are closing, others are cracking open, but you have to keep up the sprint before AI sticks a foot in there. The biggest risk is doing nothing, holding onto a job you hate, and realizing five years later that the world has moved on without you.

 

Job Seekers Alert: Maharashtra’s Mega MoUs Could Be Your Breakthrough

 

Synopsis: Maharashtra has signed new projects worth over Rs 1 lakh crore. Big names, such as Adani, Reliance, and Lodha, are part of it. The plan promises more than one lakh jobs. Openings will come in IT, food, logistics, and data centers. Job seekers are now waiting to see where these posts will open first.

Investment of Rs 71,000 crore, more than one lakh jobs

The Maharashtra government has promised more than one lakh jobs for the people. Large companies in India have joined hands with the government to introduce new industrial projects. Reliance and Adani Group are at the forefront. More projects are being planned in the Nagpur district.

Adani Enterprises Limited will invest Rs 70,000 crore to set up downstream derivatives related to the coal industry in Linga village of Kalmeshwar in Nagpur. According to the report, this will create 30,000 jobs. However, Reliance Consumer Products Limited is investing Rs 1,513 crore for the new project.

On September 11, 2024, the Maharashtra government signed MoUs worth about Rs. 1,08,599 crore in sectors like IT, food processing, warehousing, data centres, and logistics hubs. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the new investments will help create nearly 47,000 direct jobs in the state.

Reliance Consumer Products Limited will establish an integrated facility for the manufacture of food products and beverages in Katol, which is expected to create approximately 500 jobs. The Adani Group and Reliance have introduced projects in advance of expanding large industries across Maharashtra.

The Chief Minister Fadnavis envisions that investors and the industry sector play a major role in the economic progress of the state. The state government is always ready to fulfill the expectations of industry and investors. He also informed that the government will try to ensure a good experience for entrepreneurs in investing in Maharashtra.

"There will be 47,000 jobs through the new projects. Lodha Developers Limited will invest Rs 30,000 crore to build a Green Integrated Data Center Park at Ambernath in Thane district. Polyplex Corporation Limited will set up a polymer products project in Nandurbar with an investment of Rs 286 crore. This will create 600 employment opportunities," the Chief Minister added.

The agreements were signed by P. Anbalagan, Secretary of the Industry Department, on behalf of the state. On the companies’ side, the representatives included Amarprakash Agarwal from MGSA Realty, Abhishek Lodha of Lodha Developers, Ketan Modi from Reliance Consumer Products, Ajit Barodia from Adani Enterprises, and Pranay Kothari of Polyplex Corporation.