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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As the countdown to the end of Windows 10 support accelerates, enterprise IT leaders find themselves at a crossroads: how to transition quickly and securely to Windows 11 while modernizing management practices for the demands of cloud-first organizations. Microsoft, recognizing both the...
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The transition to Windows 11 is emerging as more than just an operating system upgrade—it’s become a pivotal moment for organizations reevaluating their entire device strategies, especially as AI-powered PCs step to the forefront. New research from Dell Technologies and Intel reveals that a...
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In a landmark move for the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft has announced the general availability of hotpatching support for 64-bit Arm architecture, bringing a transformative update management experience to a broader array of devices running Windows 11, version 24H2. This expansion represents a...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, IT leaders everywhere are at a crossroads that has become all too familiar with the relentless cadence of Microsoft’s operating system release and retirement schedule. This inflection point isn’t just about operating system preference—it’s about...
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Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation is gathering pace, and in a landmark move underscoring this trajectory, Logicom Saudi Arabia has announced, in collaboration with Microsoft, the availability of Copilot+ PCs equipped with Windows 11 Pro across the Kingdom. This development is more than just...
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Escalating cyberthreats and the evolving landscape of regulatory compliance are converging at a crucial juncture for organisations still reliant on Windows 10. As the end-of-support (EOS) date for Windows 10 draws nearer, businesses that fail to migrate to Windows 11 face not only operational...
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The modern workplace is standing at a crossroads—forced forward by a convergence of pressures: relentless cyber threats, the imminent end of Windows 10 support, the rapid sophistication of artificial intelligence, and the demand for anywhere-work flexibility. Technology decision-makers are left...
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The landscape of Windows device management is undergoing a pivotal transformation as IT professionals prepare for the next wave of changes in the Windows ecosystem. Microsoft’s “Windows Office Hours” epitomizes this evolution, offering a chat-based Q&A environment that blends technical insight...
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