end of life

It seems Microsoft has tightened its grip on users with their latest push towards upgrading to Windows 11, sparking mixed reactions from the tech community. But beneath the surface of those full-screen upgrade prompts is a larger strategy that’s worth unpacking. Let’s dive deep into what’s...

As of November 15, 2024, Microsoft has ceremoniously closed the gates on the Beta testing channel for Windows 10, a platform that was itself revived only months prior. This swift transition marks a significant turning point for Windows 10 users, effectively signaling that the operating system is...

In a bittersweet farewell, Windows Embedded POSReady 7, the last surviving iteration of the iconic Windows 7, has officially reached its end of life. This marks a significant milestone in the history of Microsoft's operating systems, coming nearly five years after the mainstream desktop version...

In an ominous development for Windows users, Microsoft faces a monumental challenge as it prepares for the end-of-life phase for Windows 10, currently set in October 2025. This urgency is compounded by the fact that a staggering 900 million users remain reluctant to transition to Windows 11. As...

In a landscape of operating systems for PCs, where Windows 10 continues its reign as the dominant player and Windows 7 lingers like your uncle who won't leave the party, Windows 11 is starting to make some notable moves. Despite its relative youth, the OS is experiencing increased adoption...

Microsoft has issued a decisive alert: if you're still hanging onto Windows 11 versions 21H2 or 22H2, it's time for an upgrade. These older iterations have officially reached their end of life, which translates into being cut off from future updates, bug fixes, and crucial security patches. The...

In the face of an impending end-of-life (EOL) deadline for Windows 10, businesses remain hesitant regarding the transition to Windows 11. A recent study by ControlUp highlights a concerning trend: over 82% of organizations are still operating on Windows 10, despite the approaching deadline...

Microsoft has made a significant decision regarding its approach to encouraging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. Following a surge of user complaints regarding frequent prompts and advertisements for Windows 11, Microsoft has announced they will be dialing back on these aggressive...

I have used Macrium Reflect for years and being free it lacked encryption. I just found that out b/c it is EOL for free. I keep trying different ones and don't know whether to stay with Macrium and pay or go elsewhere. I tried Windows B+R and it was fine but heard it is not long for this world...

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If you weren't already aware, Windows 7 reached end of life this year on January 14th 2020. End of life or EOL means the operating system vendor, in this case Microsoft, will no longer develop updates to address security issues within the software. Partly due to the fact that Windows 7 has...

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If I remember correctly, XP's EOL had a HUGE reaction because of all the people's fond memories of it. So Win7's will be that, but bigger in my personal opinion.

Apparently we're losing Secunia Personal Software Inspector next month. It apparently stops working on April 20, 2018. See the screenshot I just made of it below.

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This topic is targeted at Vista users mainly who may visit here only for Vista support. On April 11, 2017 support for Vista will officially end meaning that there will be no more security updates, no more official support from Microsoft period and you will be left with a unsecure OS. I highly...

FF has set a date to start blocking Flash... I'm not sad to see it go but its still got a year to run. ref; Firefox to start blocking Flash content in August

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July 14th will mark the end of life / support (security updates, etc.,) for Windows Server 2003 (the XP Server equivalent). http://www.computerworld.com/article/2872316/laggards-face-looming-windows-server-2003-retirement.html I still run one of these in a VM for the occasional support question...

I've tried one version of Window 8 after another and just simply: DO NOT LIKE IT!!! How much longer (in general) do you think Windows 7 has before it becomes obsolete? Thanks, LWL