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Windows 10 will reach its official end of support on October 14, 2025, but Microsoft has carved out a one‑year lifeline for consumers in the European Economic Area (EEA) through its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program — with important caveats that make this relief narrower than many...

Microsoft’s calendar stop for Windows 10 is now a hard security and compliance deadline for British organisations: support ends on October 14, 2025, the UK is not included in Microsoft’s announced no-cost Extended Security Updates concession for the European Economic Area, and new research from...

Microsoft has quietly altered the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to give consumers across the European Economic Area a one‑year window of free security updates — but the relief comes with narrow eligibility rules, mandatory Microsoft account sign‑ins, and a hard deadline that...

Microsoft’s surprise course correction gives many Europeans a soft landing: the company will provide one year of free Extended Security Updates (ESU) for consumer Windows 10 devices in the European Economic Area (EEA), stretching security coverage past the October 14, 2025 end-of-support...

Microsoft’s latest clarification on the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program leaves a narrow but important truth: consumers in the European Economic Area (EEA) will not be forced to back up settings to OneDrive to get free ESU — but they will still need a Microsoft account to...

Microsoft just gave Windows 10 users one last lifeline — but the window to grab it is small, conditional, and full of trade-offs you need to understand before you act. Overview Microsoft will stop regular security updates for consumer editions of Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, but it is...

Microsoft will begin installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app automatically on Windows devices that already have the Microsoft 365 desktop apps, a background rollout that starts this fall and is expected to reach completion by mid‑November — but it won’t happen for devices in the European...

Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on many Windows devices this fall, but the rollout is neither universal nor unstoppable — administrators and privacy-conscious users have documented methods to block installation and disable the feature, and Microsoft...

Microsoft and the European Commission have reached a binding settlement that will reshape how Microsoft 365, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams are sold and integrated across Europe — and, in practice, globally — by enforcing unbundling, minimum price deltas, expanded interoperability APIs, and...

The recent transformation of Windows 11’s MSN Widgets board, specifically its newfound ability to open links in a user’s default browser within the European Economic Area (EEA), represents both a significant technical shift and a broader signal of how legislation—namely the Digital Markets Act...

Microsoft’s ongoing evolution of Windows 11 continues at a brisk pace, and the release of update KB5062553 (OS Build 26100.4652) for the 24H2 version in July cements several key advances, especially for desktop usability, accessibility, and regulatory compliance. This in-depth look explores all...

The latest optional update for Windows 11, KB5060826, marks a pivotal moment in Microsoft’s steady campaign to modernize the operating system’s setup experience, improve cross-device migration, and respond directly to regional regulatory pressures. Rolling out as builds 22621.5549 and 22631.5549...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.4484 (KB5060829) as a preview update, introducing a suite of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience, system performance, and administrative control. This update is currently available to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. Key...

Windows 11 is making bold strides into the era of artificial intelligence, evolving from a mere operating system into an increasingly intelligent platform where daily user tasks can be streamlined, customized, and enhanced by machine learning. Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build...

Microsoft is keeping the momentum alive for Windows enthusiasts with the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4441 (KB5060816) to the Beta Channel, targeting those running the soon-to-be-public Windows 11 version 24H2. With each new build, Microsoft continues to sharpen its dual...

Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6029 (KB5061087) to the Release Preview Channel, introducing several enhancements and fixes aimed at improving system performance and user experience. Key Updates and Fixes: Mobile Operator Profiles: The Country and Operator Settings Asset...

Microsoft has recently implemented significant changes to Windows 11, allowing users in the European Economic Area (EEA) to uninstall pre-installed applications such as Microsoft Edge and Bing. This move aligns with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to foster fair...

Microsoft has announced significant changes to its Windows operating system to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), aiming to enhance user choice and reduce the prominence of its Edge browser within the European Economic Area (EEA). Under the new regulations, Edge will no...

Microsoft has announced significant changes to its Windows operating system in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). These changes aim to provide users with greater control over pre-installed applications and reduce the prominence of...

For many Windows enthusiasts across the European Economic Area (EEA), the experience of using Microsoft’s flagship operating system has often come with a persistent frustration: the unrelenting push to use Microsoft Edge or the Microsoft Store, even when users have clearly expressed a preference...