For decades, the rhythm of corporate IT has followed a familiar pattern: Microsoft sets an end date for operating system support, and the world scrambles to adapt. This time, with Windows 10's end-of-support looming in October, the stakes feel both higher and—surprisingly for some—much more...
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Microsoft has announced an extension of its security update programs for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, as well as Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019. This decision comes in response to customer feedback indicating that while many organizations have initiated migrations to newer platforms...
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Windows users and IT professionals are set to notice a significant shift in the out-of-box experience when deploying Windows 11, version 24H2, or Windows Server 2025, thanks to a major change in the way Microsoft delivers inbox Microsoft Store app updates via refreshed installation media. This...
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For organizations that have deployed Windows Server Datacenter Edition but now find themselves needing to switch to the more economical Standard Edition, the downgrade path is neither straightforward nor officially supported by Microsoft as an in-place process. Yet, this scenario is increasingly...
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As Microsoft draws a clear line in the sand for the future of its Office productivity suite, Windows 10 users find themselves at the edge of a pivotal crossroads. Beginning August 2026, Microsoft will cease delivering new features to Microsoft 365 Office apps on Windows 10, marking not only a...
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The global Windows PC landscape finds itself at a critical crossroads as the end of Windows 10 support fast approaches, raising urgent questions about upgrade readiness, security risks, and the pace of technological adoption across different sectors and regions. Drawing on recent findings from...
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Microsoft has announced that starting in August 2026, it will cease delivering new features to Office applications for users operating on Windows 10. This decision is part of a broader strategy to encourage migration to Windows 11, as the company phases out support for its older operating...
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Microsoft’s relentless march toward modernity has shifted the technology landscape time and again, and in the coming months yet another chapter is closing: the original Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB), known more recently as Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), will reach its end of...
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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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Windows administrators and IT professionals managing modern Windows environments are now witnessing a pivotal shift in how security updates are deployed and experienced, especially with the recent landmark announcement: hotpatching is now generally available for 64-bit Arm architecture, starting...
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Microsoft has announced that, starting August 2026, it will cease releasing new features for Microsoft 365 applications on Windows 10. This decision aligns with the company's broader strategy to phase out support for Windows 10, which is scheduled to reach its end of support on October 14, 2025...
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If you rely on a Windows device—be it for productivity, education, or daily living in India—the latest guidance from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) delivers an urgent reminder: patch, update, and secure your Microsoft environment now. In July 2025, CERT-In, operating under...
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With an authoritative warning echoing throughout the cybersecurity and IT landscapes, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has recently called on enterprises to urgently transition away from Windows 10, marking a pivotal shift in operational and risk-management strategies for...
As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, businesses are evaluating their options to maintain secure and efficient operations. One compelling solution is transitioning to Windows 11 using Amazon WorkSpaces, a managed, secure Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution...
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In an unexpected but crucial turn of events for IT administrators and cloud users worldwide, Microsoft has issued an urgent out-of-band update to patch a critical bug in Windows 11 version 24H2 that disrupted Azure Virtual Machine (VM) startup when Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) was...
Windows 10 has long been a staple of both personal and professional computing in the United Kingdom, with millions relying on its familiar interface and stable performance since its launch in July 2015. But as the sunset draws near for this venerable operating system, the country’s foremost...
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Microsoft’s recent confirmation that it will end the rollout of new Office features for Windows 10 users by August 2026 marks a significant transitional phase in the Windows ecosystem, effectively setting a timeline for the full sunset of Windows 10 support for both consumers and enterprises. As...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-life (EOL) date for Windows 10 approaches, the chorus for migration to Windows 11 grows louder—none more authoritative than the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). In a critical advisory issued earlier today, the NCSC urged all enterprises and...
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Virtualisation has evolved from a niche IT solution to a foundational technology powering everything from enterprise data centers to agile cloud-native development across global corporations like Telefónica. Virtualisation solutions provide the vital ability to carve a single piece of hardware...
The arrival of Windows Server 2025 marks a pivotal point in enterprise IT, ushering in a series of advancements designed to meet the demands of modern digital infrastructure. With a relentless focus on improving security, optimizing performance, and enabling unprecedented agility within hybrid...
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