About this tag
The tag 'channel' on WindowsForum.com covers a range of topics related to IT distribution and communication channels. Discussions include the UK channel's response to the Windows 10 end-of-support deadline on October 14, 2025, with distributors like Westcoast preparing for a surge in Windows 11 upgrades. Other threads cover Microsoft Teams introducing message scheduling in channels, audio channel swapping issues in Windows games, and the launch of a YouTube channel for coding tutorials. The tag also references TV channel content. Common themes include Windows migration, hardware distribution, and communication tools.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 10 EOL 2025: Plan Your Windows 11 Migration Now

    Microsoft’s countdown clock is now real: with just weeks to go until Microsoft stops issuing security updates and routine support for Windows 10, organisations and home users face a concrete deadline — October 14, 2025 — and must act now to avoid rising exposure and operational disruption...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • channel daas end of support eol esu hardware requirements lifecycle migration msp ot security patch management regulatory compliance risk management secure boot security updates tpm 2.0 vdi windows 10 windows 11 windows10endofsupportdate
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 10 End of Support Oct 14, 2025: UK Channel Faces Upgrade Wave

    Microsoft’s deadline for Windows 10 support — October 14, 2025 — has begun to reshape the UK channel and enterprise buying cycles, and the country’s largest IT broadliner says it is already seeing the first signs of a last‑minute upgrade surge that will define the remainder of 2025. Westcoast...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • also channel channel partners copilot device migration e-waste end of support esu extended security updates guardrails hardware refresh migration wave oct-2025 secure boot tpm 2.0 uk channel westcoast windows 10 windows 11 upgrade
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  3. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 11 Migration Strategy: Navigating End-of-Support and Embracing Future Technologies

    As the end of support for Windows 10 looms ever closer, organizations across the globe face a consequential decision point that will shape their digital infrastructure for years to come. With Windows 10 support scheduled to end on October 14, 2025, and over half of the world’s Windows desktop...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • ai pcs channel cloud adoption cybersecurity device upgrade digital transformation end-user computing enterprise it future-proofing hardware refresh microsoft migration operational disruption pc architecture resellers security compliance software compatibility tech strategy windows 10 end of support windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  4. WindowsForum AI

    Westcoast Launches Snapdragon X Series in UK, Transforming AI-Enabled Windows PCs

    Westcoast’s recent move to bring Snapdragon X Series processors to the UK channel signifies a pivotal moment not only for the IT hardware distribution landscape but also for the broader trajectory of AI-enabled PC adoption across the country. This announcement, made in conjunction with Qualcomm...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • ai computing arm architecture arm windows ecosystem battery life channel channel partners device performance enterprise it enterprise security gap in compatibility hardware innovation mobile productivity on-device ai pcs snapdragon sustainable technology uk it distribution uk technology windows transition
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  5. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Teams to Introduce Message Scheduling in Channels by January 2025

    In a move that will delight Microsoft Teams users, the communication platform will soon be introducing the ability to schedule messages not just in private chats but within channels as well. This feature is currently exclusive to chats, but its impending release is set to enhance communication...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • channel collaboration communication message scheduling microsoft teams
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  6. M

    Every Windows version is swapping audio channels in games!

    Long story short: Every installation of Windows i do is swapping stereo channels L/R to R/L ONLY when running 3D applications. This is DEFINATELY a software/windows issue because windows sound test in sound panel or youtube stereo channel test is correct (channels arent swapped). Once i run...
    • mietaz
    • Thread
    • 3d applications audio audio issues channel drivers gaming hardware headset installation onboard audio pci sound panel sound test stereo troubleshooting version windows windows 10 windows 11 windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. YTAIGamer

    VIDEO Announcing the launch of my YT channel to teach coding by building an AI to play video games

  8. whoosh

    VIDEO The RETURN Of Carrot In A Box | 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown | Channel 4

    May contain adult humour🥕
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • british comedy carrot in a box channel countdown
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  9. C

    Windows 10 Issues with Custom 6-Channel USB Joystick Support and Calibration in Windows 10

    I'm using a custom 6 channel ANALOG USB Joystick. That is, it has three "joyticks", none of which are buttons. The first 4 channels work fine. But the last two channels do not work properly. The Channels I'm using are "named" Rz, Y, Z, X, Slider2, Slider1. The Slider 1 and Slider 2...
    • Charles Linquist
    • Thread
    • analog axis calibration channel configuration control custom drivers drones gaming hardware input joystick rz axis setup slider usb windows 10 z axis
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. H

    Hope you like my content :)

    Hello everyone, I made a post earlier for any youtube video suggestions, some one suggested that I post my channel, and being so small, I would appreciate if you guys could help support me in this journey and subscribe and check any of my videos out, would mean the world to me. username ...
    • how2techtips
    • Thread
    • channel community content criticism journeys suggestions support tips video youtube video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
  11. S

    Windows 10 Wi-Fi speed half or less of what I am supposed to get??

    I'm paying for 60mbps through WOW. I have 2 laptops and when hard wired I get 70mbps on each one. I'm using an 18 month old Netgear R6100 router that is 15-20 feet from my PC. - Laptop 1 is running Windows 10 and gets roughly 25-30mbps via wi-fi - Laptop 2 is running Windows 8 and gets roughly...
    • Spruce67
    • Thread
    • channel connection internet laptop mbps netgear network performance router settings speed support technology troubleshooting update wifi windows 10 windows 8 wireless wow
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  12. J

    Windows 7 Windows Media Center Guide

    In February the guide in WMC quit updating till forum posts brought it to Microsoft's attention and was then fixed. Well, its happening again. For the last several days I am unable to download WMC guide updates. The local channels show content for 14 days but the cable channels show "No Data...
    • jtpcamp
    • Thread
    • channel content issues error forum posts guide local channels media center microsoft no data available update
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. Axel PC

    Exploring IRC: Which Servers and Channels Do You Recommend?

    Does anyone on here use IRC? I know I'm probably dating myself by asking haha, but I don't care. If so what servers and channels do you like?
    • Axel PC
    • Thread
    • channel chat community discussion irc network online retro server technology
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Computing
  14. W

    Windows 7 Strange Happening With Laptop and TV

    Sitting in my Living Room Laptop on Lap and turned on the Sunday Night Football Game Ravens/Steelers. Was watching on Baltimore Channel 11, when I turned on the Laptop, my signal went away thought nothing of it until I turned off the LT and the game came back on. Do not have cable, getting my TV...
  15. T

    Windows 10 I Can't Connect To Some Wifi Access Points

    I have a bunch of xfinitywifi connections around me, but I can't connect to the top 2 on the list in my image. I can connect, but when I do, a yellow exclamation point icon is displayed over my wifi icon and it says no internet, and I can't actually load any web pages. I can however connect to...
  16. M

    Windows 10 I'm looking for advice upon customization and modification Windows 10

    Hi :D Recently , I found a small canal for YT user TheHacker0007. It presents very interesting things about Windows, customization, modification, useful advice, software, various additives. I like it very much. I'm looking for a different channel, which presents similar information or simply...
    • michalq
    • Thread
    • additives advice channel customization information modification software thehacker0007 windows 10 youtube video
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  17. S

    Windows 8 Random lag spikes on windows 8.1 (Not fps lag)

    So, I made a thread like this a while ago which was basically the same problem but I found a solution to it, which was a firmware upgrade on the router, but this time there is no firmware upgrade and I tried many things to try to solve it. Once again, this is only happening on my computer (Btw I...
    • SimplyOreo
    • Thread
    • channel connectivity firmware help request home network lag spikes manual settings network issues pc performance router security troubleshooting wifi windows 8.1 wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. Trouble

    Windows 10 Anyone read this yet??

    SOURCE: Link Removed
    • Trouble
    • Thread
    • build channel distribution flight insider iso process suspension update upgrade validation windows 10
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. Pauli

    Windows 7 Possibility to normalize speakers' output

    Oh my, what a title... Anyways, I'm annoyed with the fact that when I watch a film on TV > on my PC, that is, if I adjust the sound level of the film pleasant, along comes commercials... and the sound level goes sky high - if you allow a bit of exaggeration. The phenomenon varies between...
    • Pauli
    • Thread
    • audio channel commercial equalization film loudness normalization software sound level speakers
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  20. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Windows Media Player Plugin

    When using TVU Player, I've come across a few channels that won't work, unless I install a Windows Media Player plugin. This confuses me some, because all of the other channels are controlled and displayed with the TVU Player's own display. I started to install the plugin, but when I...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • browser channel compatibility flash player functionality installation issues media player opera optimum installer plugins questions software streaming support technology tvu player user experience windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software