Author: Ortega Rafael

Rafael writes in-depth product and technology analyses for IMDSupply.com, with a focus on embedded computing platforms, CPUs, and industrial motherboards. He previously managed documentation for an OEM specializing in ARM and x86 single-board computers. At IMDSupply, his work centers on benchmarking performance, comparing chipsets, and explaining the trade-offs between fanless, modular, and fully sealed systems for OEM deployments.
ComputingSoftware Guides

Windows 10 End of Life: Security Options When You Can’t Upgrade to Windows 11

Windows 10 reaches end of life on October 14, 2025, ending Microsoft security updates. Discover Extended Security Updates and security measures to protect your PC when you can’t upgrade to Windows 11.

Windows 10 end of life: What happens after support ends?

Windows 10 will officially reach its end of life on October 14, 2025, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide technical support or security updates to the operating system. If you’re reading this after that date and wondering about your security options when you can’t upgrade to Windows 11, you’re not alone.

by Ortega Rafael
Assistive TechnologySoftware Guides

Windows 10 Reaches End of Life Today: Microsoft to Release Final, Free Update Soon

Microsoft releases the final Windows 10 update today as the OS reaches end of life. Millions of PCs face upgrade challenges due to Windows 11 hardware requirements. Extended Security Updates provide temporary protection for users.

Windows 10 End of Life Arrives

After nearly a decade of service, Windows 10 reaches its end of life today, marking the conclusion of mainstream support from Microsoft. The company will deploy one final free update around 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST, leaving hundreds of millions of personal computer users worldwide without ongoing support after this milestone.

by Ortega Rafael
ComputingSoftware Guides

Windows 10 Support Ends: Upgrade to Windows 11 or Use ESU Alternatives

Microsoft ends Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, stopping security updates and technical support. Discover upgrade options to Windows 11 or Extended Security Updates for incompatible devices to maintain protection.

Windows 10 Support Ends: Critical Security Implications

Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the operating system. This means no more free security patches, feature updates, or technical support from Microsoft. While your computer will continue functioning, it becomes increasingly vulnerable to emerging threats without critical security patches.

by Ortega Rafael
RoboticsStartups

NVIDIA DGX Spark Revolutionizes AI Computing with Elon Musk Endorsement

Elon Musk confirms NVIDIA’s DGX Spark provides 100X more compute efficiency than the original DGX-1 AI computer. The breakthrough technology arrives as companies like Dexory secure massive funding for autonomous warehouse robotics powered by advanced AI systems.

Elon Musk has revealed that NVIDIA’s new DGX Spark delivers approximately 100 times more compute power per watt than the original DGX-1 system he received from Jensen Huang at OpenAI in 2016. This breakthrough in AI computing efficiency comes at a critical moment for companies developing autonomous systems and physical AI applications, including London-based Dexory which recently secured $165 million in Series C funding following an $80 million Series B round earlier this year for its warehouse robotics platform.

NVIDIA DGX Spark Technical Specifications

by Ortega Rafael
BusinessWearables

Oura Smart Ring Strategy: Winning Young Women While Losing Gym Rats

Oura’s chief commercial officer reveals the company’s fastest-growing user segment is women in their early twenties, not tech billionaires. While losing some gym-focused users to competitors like Whoop, Oura maintains 80% market share with strong retention rates.

Oura’s smart ring strategy is deliberately targeting young women and corporate professionals while accepting some loss of fitness-focused male users to competitors. According to Dorothy Kilroy, Oura’s chief commercial officer, the company’s fastest-growing demographic isn’t tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg or wellness-obsessed executives, but rather women in their early twenties who are embracing the health tracking technology. This demographic shift comes as the wearables market fragments across different user groups and use cases.

Oura’s Market Position and Competitive Landscape

by Ortega Rafael
Climate ControlEarth Sciences

Coral Reef Die-Off Marks Earth’s First Climate Tipping Point Reached

Researchers announce coral reefs have reached Earth’s first climate tipping point due to unprecedented bleaching events. The finding comes from a major assessment of planetary thresholds that could trigger irreversible changes across multiple Earth systems.

Coral reef ecosystems have officially reached Earth’s first climate tipping point according to researchers who today announced that surging global temperatures have pushed these vital marine systems into widespread, irreversible decline. This landmark assessment marks the first time scientists have confirmed a planetary threshold has been crossed, signaling profound changes that cannot be reversed even with immediate climate action.

What Are Climate Tipping Points?

by Ortega Rafael