Microsoft has announced a critical update for Office users, emphasizing that certain features will cease to function unless the application is updated to version 16.0.18827.20202 or higher by January 2026. This directive primarily affects the Office Intelligent Services, which encompass features...
As global enterprise technology enters its AI-powered era, Microsoft’s domination of this space is looking less like a cyclical high and more like the emergence of a new digital order. The most recent data from Morgan Stanley’s Q2 2025 CIO survey does more than validate Microsoft’s strategic...
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On July 10, 2025, Microsoft faced a series of service disruptions affecting its Microsoft 365 suite, notably impacting Teams and Outlook. These outages disrupted communication and productivity for users worldwide, highlighting the critical dependence on Microsoft's cloud services.
Initial Teams...
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As the October 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users and organizations face critical decisions regarding their operating systems. Microsoft's cessation of free security updates necessitates either upgrading to Windows 11 or seeking alternative support solutions. This article...
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As Microsoft races toward the official end of support for Windows 10, the software giant’s newest initiative aims to smooth the turbulent waters for one of the most complex user groups: organizations with extensive fleets of enterprise devices. On the surface, Windows Backup for Organizations is...
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The accelerating countdown to the end of Windows 10 support is sending unmistakable shockwaves through enterprise IT departments worldwide. As of October 14, 2025, standard editions of Windows 10 will no longer receive updates, patches, or security fixes—a reality that will force the hands of...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users and organizations must prepare for significant changes. After this date, Microsoft will cease providing security updates, technical support, and software patches for Windows 10, leaving systems vulnerable to emerging...
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The fast-approaching end of support for Windows 10 heralds one of the most pivotal transitions in the modern IT era. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially cease issuing bug fixes, security updates, or any technical support for Windows 10. Though the system itself will not suddenly...
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Technology is at the heart of every modern business journey—whether you’re a bold new startup aiming to disrupt an industry, or a large-scale enterprise reliant on robust, secure infrastructure to fuel continued growth. In London’s dynamic business landscape and beyond, IT companies provide the...
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For users and organizations still running Windows 10, the looming October 2025 end-of-support deadline marks a fork in the road that is shaping up to be one of the most significant transitions in the history of the Windows platform. Yet, amidst growing concern about what exactly happens to the...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-life (EOL) date for Windows 10 approaches, businesses worldwide are reevaluating their IT infrastructures. This impending deadline not only necessitates decisions about operating system upgrades but also presents an opportunity for organizations to reconsider...
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A critical update misstep by Microsoft has rippled throughout the Windows ecosystem, leaving thousands of PCs—particularly in enterprise environments—unable to upgrade to Windows 11 version 24H2. This mishap, highlighted by error code 0x80240069, is unique not only in scale but also in origin...
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Microsoft Teams Preview Update: Edit Your Display Name on the Fly
In a move that reflects Microsoft’s continuous commitment to refining the user experience, the tech giant has introduced a new feature for Teams Preview users: the ability to edit display names during meetings. This update...
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Microsoft, in its ever-so-subtle fashion, has once again taken to nudging Windows 10 holdouts toward the bright, shiny beacon that is Windows 11, touting the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) as the latest must-have accessory for secure computing life. Yes, TPM: the three-letter acronym that’s...
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Behold, the countdown has begun: Microsoft, the software colossus that wields the mighty Windows operating system, is snipping the lifeline for Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025. Now, before you start spray-painting “2025” on your old laptop and spinning up conspiracy theories with your...
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Microsoft, in true tech titan fashion, has dropped yet another surprise announcement in the winding saga of Microsoft Teams—this time, giving Classic Teams users fair warning before a major feature takes the long walk off a short timeline. The software giant has revealed it is retiring the...
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The hallways of IT departments across the globe echoed with a familiar, mounting dread this week, as a new twist in the legendary push-pull drama between Microsoft and its enterprise customers sent shockwaves through offices, cubicles, and remote desktops everywhere. There it was—where yesterday...
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There’s an old IT joke that goes: “There are two types of sysadmins: those who dread the words ‘corporate update’ and those still on unpaid leave after the last one.” In April 2025, Windows 11’s 24H2 update—carrying the cryptic badge KB5055523—gave that joke fresh punchlines when it blindsided...
If you’re the sort who still gets a little chill down your spine at the mere mention of “Windows Update,” then grab your coffee, because recent developments in the land of business computing might just give you goosebumps. For IT administrators, managing computers inside companies has always...
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An emerging setback for Windows 11 users
Windows 11’s recent cumulative update (KB5055523) is stirring up unexpected challenges for many users, particularly affecting one of its flagship features—Windows Hello facial recognition. While updates are typically designed to enhance performance, this...