Microsoft’s blunt message to anyone still running Windows 10 is simple and urgent: your PC will keep working, but staying on an unsupported operating system is increasingly risky — and the clock to act is already ticking. Microsoft ended mainstream, free support for Windows 10 on October 14...
Microsoft’s October deadline for Windows 10 support has arrived like a ringing bell for an industry that—by several measures—wasn’t ready: large numbers of consumer and corporate endpoints still run Windows 10, many organisations face compatibility and budget constraints, and the safety net...
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Microsoft has quietly repurposed the Xbox button on gamepads when used with Windows 11 Insiders: a long press now opens Task View while a short press still launches the Game Bar, and a press-and-hold continues to power down the controller — a small but practical tweak rolling out to Dev and Beta...
Microsoft has quietly lifted a major compatibility block that prevented a subset of Windows PCs from receiving the Windows 11, version 24H2 feature update after a months‑long hold tied to a Dirac Audio driver issue, and the company says a new driver delivered through Windows Update resolves the...
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Windows 10’s sudden rebound in usage just weeks before end of support has shifted the migration narrative: a late-month rise in Windows 10’s market share has narrowed the gap with Windows 11, exposing a fragmented upgrade landscape that will complicate Microsoft’s push to consolidate users on...
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Microsoft is reportedly planning to block fresh installations of Outlook Lite starting in October 2025 as it prepares a broader retirement of the app, forcing users who rely on a lightweight, battery-friendly client to either remain on an aging build or move to the full Outlook for Mobile...
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Microsoft has quietly expanded the Xbox accessories lineup with the new Breaker Series — three simultaneous special‑edition Xbox Wireless Controllers (Ice Breaker, Storm Breaker, Heart Breaker) that bring bold colorways, translucent shells, and a few small hardware flourishes to Microsoft’s...
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Microsoft’s push to move Windows 10 users onto Windows 11 has stepped up a gear: as August’s Patch Tuesday rolls out, an increasingly persistent, full‑screen end‑of‑life banner is appearing on many Windows 10 machines urging immediate action — and in some cases the prompt returns again and again...
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Microsoft's countdown to the end of Windows 10 support has moved from calendar date to a consumer-facing prompt: a 60‑day warning that leaves millions of PCs with a clear deadline and a narrow set of paths forward to stay protected, migrate to Windows 11, or pay to extend security updates for a...
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A Southern California resident has asked a state court to stop Microsoft from turning off routine, free security updates for Windows 10 this October, arguing the company’s planned October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support amounts to forced obsolescence that funnels users toward Windows 11 and Microsoft’s...
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The countdown is on for Windows 10, and businesses and consumers still clinging to this familiar operating system are about to face a major turning point. With Microsoft’s official end-of-support for Windows 10 locked in for October 14, 2025, millions of laptops and PCs worldwide will soon find...
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Here are the key points from the Daily Jang article on Microsoft rolling out the gpt-oss-20b model to Windows users:
Model Details: Microsoft has made OpenAI’s new free and open GPT model, called gpt-oss-20b, accessible to Windows 11 users via the Windows AI Foundry platform.
Platform: Windows...
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Motorola has unveiled Microsoft Copilot Vision integrated into its moto ai platform, transforming smartphone cameras into tools for real-time discovery. This feature allows users to point their device's camera at their surroundings and receive immediate, context-aware information.
Overview of...
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As the countdown to Windows 10’s end-of-support in October 2025 intensifies, Microsoft has taken a noticeable step to ease the transition pains plaguing millions of users left stranded by Windows 11’s hardware requirements. In a move that has sparked attention across tech circles and among...
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Millions of Windows 10 users are facing a pivotal crossroads: after October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for the operating system, ceasing all security updates, feature improvements, and technical assistance. For home and business users alike, this transition could mean the...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced options to extend security updates for users who are not yet ready to transition to Windows 11. This development is crucial for the millions of users still operating on Windows 10, ensuring continued...
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Microsoft’s official announcement to end support for Windows 11 SE marks a decisive turning point for educational technology and classroom computing, concluding a brief chapter in its quest to challenge Google’s Chromebook dominance in schools. With support set to end in October 2026—and version...
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Microsoft’s ongoing campaign to move Windows 10 users onto Windows 11 continues to spark discussion among enthusiasts, power users, and enterprise IT alike. Recently, the company published an in-depth support article that finally sheds official light on one of the most frustrating parts of the...
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As Microsoft prepares to conclude support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Post this date, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive free security updates, technical assistance, or software improvements. To address...
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Microsoft's decision to retire Windows 11 SE marks the end of its latest endeavor to penetrate the education sector with a streamlined operating system. Launched in 2021, Windows 11 SE was designed as a cloud-first, simplified version of Windows 11, aiming to provide an efficient and...
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