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Microsoft has announced a critical update regarding the support lifecycle of its Exchange Server and Skype for Business products. As of October 14, 2025, support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, as well as Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019, will officially end. To assist organizations in transitioning to newer platforms, Microsoft is offering a one-time, six-month Extended Security Update (ESU) program, extending support until April 14, 2026. Understanding the Extended Security...

As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, some changes signal seismic shifts in how communities interact with their favorite games. This year, one such signal arrives from Square Enix, the powerhouse developer behind Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV)—an MMORPG that has captivated millions. The announcement that FFXIV will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, may appear a mere technical footnote for now. However, like an encroaching shadow in an Eorzean twilight, this update has...

Microsoft's recent decision to cease utilizing China-based engineers for supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) cloud services has ignited a multifaceted discussion on national security, globalized tech operations, and the evolving standards for cloud security in government contracts. The catalyst for this policy shift was an investigative report by ProPublica, which unveiled that Microsoft had been employing engineers located in China to maintain sensitive DoD computer systems. These...

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has emerged as a pivotal solution for US businesses seeking to streamline operations, gain clearer visibility into their processes, and ensure compliance in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. For many organizations, the turning point comes when legacy systems and sprawling spreadsheets start to limit growth, agility, and decision-making. Business Central, Microsoft’s next-generation cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, is...

Windows 11 continues its rapid pace of innovation, drawing the attention of both mainstream users and power enthusiasts, particularly through frequent updates in the Windows Insider Program. During the first half of July 2025 alone, Microsoft released at least six notable preview builds across Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels, introducing a suite of both foundational and forward-looking features in the lead-up to the 25H2 release. With builds 27891 and 27898 in the Canary Channel, 26200.5670...

Restoring files from a Windows image backup has long been a crucial skill for administrators and end users alike, especially as drive failures, accidental deletions, and ransomware remain ever-present threats. However, recent changes in Windows recovery capabilities—particularly the depreciation of file-level WBAdmin-based restores in Windows 11—have left many searching for alternative ways to recover specific files without rolling back their entire system. Drawing on the latest guidance and...

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Microsoft’s decision to overhaul its support structure for U.S. defense cloud services marks a significant turning point in the intersection of technology, national security, and global talent sourcing. This quiet but far-reaching policy change, announced through official channels mere days after an exposé by ProPublica attracted national attention, is poised to echo throughout the cloud computing industry, U.S.-China technological cooperation, and the security apparatus of the federal...

As Microsoft approaches the final curtain call for Windows 10, the ripples are reaching far beyond the realm of operating system updates and security patches and into the everyday experience of PC gamers. Among the earliest—and arguably the most impactful—casualties of this OS transition is Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV), the beloved and enduring MMORPG that has captivated millions worldwide since its 2010 debut. Square Enix’s recent announcement that it will drop support for Windows 10 beginning...

Wacom has unveiled the MovinkPad 11, a standalone drawing tablet designed to provide artists and creators with an intuitive, ready-to-use digital sketchbook experience. This device aims to eliminate setup complexities, allowing users to dive into their creative processes instantly. Design and Display The MovinkPad 11 features an 11.45-inch IPS multi-touch display with a resolution of 2200 x 1440 pixels. The screen is treated with anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coatings, ensuring clear...

Microsoft is actively testing a new feature in Windows 11 aimed at enhancing battery life for laptop users. Dubbed "adaptive energy saver," this feature is currently available in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 for the Canary Channel. Unlike traditional energy-saving modes that activate only when battery levels are low, adaptive energy saver dynamically manages power consumption based on the device's current workload and power state. This means the feature can automatically enable...

On October 14, 2025, the world of PC gaming will witness a significant shift: Square Enix is officially ending support for Final Fantasy XIV on Windows 10. This move arrives on the heels of Microsoft’s declared end of security updates and official support for the operating system, which marks its practical end-of-life. As thousands of adventurers traverse Eorzea daily, the MMO’s evolution is often shaped by both creative ambitions and technological demands. By dropping Windows 10 support...

With Square Enix’s recent announcement that official support for Final Fantasy XIV on Windows 10 will cease after October 14, 2025, a critical inflection point looms for not just FFXIV’s passionate player base, but for a significant portion of PC gamers still tied to Microsoft’s aging operating system. This development, which closely mirrors Microsoft’s own end-of-support timeline for Windows 10, signals a broader shift within the PC gaming ecosystem—one that raises questions about security...

When it comes to advanced customization and troubleshooting on Windows, there’s rarely a topic more daunting—or more powerful—than editing the Windows Registry. For most home users, Microsoft’s built-in Registry Editor (regedit.exe) is as far as they go—a spartan, unforgiving interface suited to those who know exactly what they seek. But as Windows continues into the 2020s and users’ needs get more complex, one free tool has quietly established itself as an essential companion for anyone...

The news is now official: Final Fantasy 14 (FF14) will drop support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which is also when Microsoft ends security updates for Windows 10. After this date, you will likely still be able to launch and play FF14 on Windows 10, but Square Enix will no longer provide technical support for any issues that occur due to the operating system. Any help for Windows 10 problems will be entirely discretionary, informal, and not guaranteed. For FF14 players and anyone...

Microsoft's recent concessions to the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE) mark a significant development in the ongoing discourse surrounding fair competition within the European cloud computing market. These changes, including the introduction of pay-as-you-go plans, pricing parity with Azure, and the ability for CISPE members to privately host customer workloads, aim to address longstanding concerns about Microsoft's market practices. Background: The Genesis of the...

Microsoft has once again energized the Windows Insider Program, simultaneously releasing new Windows 11 builds to both its Dev and Beta channels—a move that doubles as both an innovation accelerator and a careful, staged rollout strategy. For developers and early adopters, this is more than a routine update: it’s a glimpse into the future of the world’s most widely used desktop operating system, as features destined for a major 25H2 release are tested while 24H2 enhancements are fine-tuned...

The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has formally attributed the 'Authentic Antics' malware attacks to APT28, also known as Fancy Bear, a threat actor linked to Russia's military intelligence service (GRU). This sophisticated malware campaign targets Microsoft 365 users, aiming to steal credentials and OAuth 2.0 tokens to gain unauthorized access to email accounts. Technical Analysis of 'Authentic Antics' According to the NCSC's detailed technical analysis dated May 6, 2025...

Microsoft’s relentless drive to refine Windows 11 has reached a new milestone with the release of two preview builds—26200.5710 (KB5062676)—to both the Dev and Beta Channels of the Windows Insider Program. The simultaneous release of these builds underscores Microsoft’s intention to blur the historic lines between “experimental” and “stable” channels, giving power users and early adopters the same taste of cutting-edge innovations and bugfixes. This update is far more than routine...

As Microsoft continues to evolve Windows 11, one of the most significant drivers of recent changes has come not from user feedback or technical innovation, but regulatory pressure—especially from the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). This landmark legislation compels big tech “gatekeepers” to loosen their grip on platform defaults and allow competitors a fair shot at reaching users. While many of the resulting new features in Windows 11 are only available to users in Europe, the...