data preservation

Steam will stop supporting Windows 32‑bit installations on January 1, 2026, a move that, if confirmed and implemented as reported, will leave the vanishingly small number of users still running Windows 10 in its 32‑bit form without client updates, security fixes, or official Steam Support help —...

UpDownTool’s promise to keep Windows 10 alive for mainstream users — by automating a downgrade to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 with continued security updates through January 13, 2032 — has injected a new flashpoint into the post-Windows‑10 transition debate. In a few automated clicks...

The end of free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 is forcing millions of perfectly serviceable PCs to make a decision: pay for Extended Security Updates, retire the hardware, or find a way to install Windows 11 on devices Microsoft no longer “supports.” The good news is that...

When Microsoft announced the approaching end of support for Windows 10, countless users felt the pressure to upgrade to Windows 11, chasing security updates and future-proofing their systems. But the transition hasn’t been smooth for everyone. From subtle hardware incompatibilities to a...

Microsoft 365 Purview eDiscovery is experiencing a generational overhaul—a transformation that spans architecture, interface, and operational workflow. For legal technologists, compliance officers, and IT teams tasked with overseeing digital evidence across sprawling data estates, these sweeping...

In February 2025, Microsoft introduced a unified eDiscovery experience within the Purview portal, marking a significant evolution in its compliance and legal discovery tools. This modernization aims to streamline eDiscovery workflows, offering a centralized platform that integrates both standard...

Microsoft’s steady evolution of its eDiscovery tools within the Microsoft 365 Purview platform has reached a major inflection point in 2025, fundamentally reshaping how legal and compliance professionals interact with and leverage digital evidence across organizational environments. With the...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the preservation and accessibility of long-term records have become paramount for organizations across sectors. Preservica, a leader in Active Digital Preservation™, has been at the forefront of addressing these challenges, particularly through its...

Hard disk drives, despite the relentless march of ever-faster solid-state technology, continue to hold a significant place in the world of computing, especially for those of us who deal in terabytes upon terabytes of data. Even in 2025, HDDs remain indispensable for archival purposes, bulk...

Preservica has recently expanded its Preserve365® solution to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Outlook, enabling organizations to preserve emails directly within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This enhancement allows for the automatic archiving and digital preservation of emails, ensuring they...

Most Windows users are familiar with the regular reboot process, but few are aware of a little-known "Emergency Restart" method embedded in Windows 11. Despite its longevity—sources trace its roots as far back as Windows XP—this option remains obscure even for experienced users. Its rediscovery...

Azure Storage Actions has officially reached general availability, signifying a pivotal shift in how enterprises can manage their data lifecycles across the vast expanses of Azure Blob and Data Lake Storage. As organizational data volumes swell into the billions of objects and stretch across...

Graduation marks a significant transition in the lives of Indiana University (IU) students, signaling both an academic accomplishment and a profound shift in access to essential digital resources. What many may not realize, however, is that shortly after graduating or leaving IU, access to their...

On Windows 11, the preservation and restoration of personal data remain a critical concern for users, IT administrators, and enthusiasts alike. While Microsoft has steadily advanced its cloud-based offerings, with OneDrive receiving the lion’s share of ongoing development and integration, the...

Below is an in-depth guide that walks you through a series of actionable steps and expert tips to extend your SSD’s lifespan on a Windows 11 system. With SSDs becoming the go-to solution for speed and performance, it’s important to balance their inherent benefits with practical maintenance to...

How NOT to F-Up Your Security Incident Response When a cybersecurity incident strikes—be it a ransomware attack or another kind of breach—the ensuing chaos can quickly snowball into a costly, multi-million-dollar disaster if the incident response (IR) investigation goes awry. As articulated by...

Microsoft Revamps Office: Publisher Out, Archiving In In the midst of rapid technological evolution and shifting enterprise needs, Microsoft is reorienting its Office ecosystem. Two notable changes mark this transformation: the planned retirement of Microsoft Publisher, a venerable tool that has...

Amnesty International Empowers Digital Archive with Preserve365 in Microsoft 365 In a bold move to safeguard decades of critical human rights data, Amnesty International has adopted Preservica’s Preserve365® – an innovative Active Digital Preservation solution seamlessly embedded into the...

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, preserving critical data isn’t just smart—it’s absolutely essential. A new partnership between Preservica and Oyster IMS is setting the stage to revolutionize how organizations safeguard Microsoft 365 data, ensuring that valuable digital content remains...

When i install WINDOWS 11 do my google accounts gets removed? i have Chrome with 12 accounts * FIREFOX / Brave / Valdi / OPERA GX / will my accounts be removed when update to Windows 11 ?