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How-to Learn how to convert MBR to GPT, switch BIOS to UEFI, and enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on Windows 10 to run modern games like Battlefield 6.

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Windows 10 Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025, but you can stay secure by enrolling in the ESU program or upgrading to Windows 11 using the same hardware, regardless of whether it's supported or ...