Microsoft 365 continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, responding to user feedback and the ever-changing demands of today’s hybrid work and learning environments. The May 2025 updates bring both subtle refinements and impactful feature launches across Microsoft Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, and...
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The Windows user community has long grown accustomed to Microsoft’s steadfast declarations about the end of support cycles, often followed by subtle policy clarifications, concession windows, and—less frequently—rare U-turns that capture global attention. The company’s dogged campaign to...
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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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Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday for May 2025 has once again cast a spotlight on the company’s commitment to keeping Windows 10 both secure and efficient. With the release of cumulative updates KB5058379, KB5058392, KB5058383, and KB5058387, users across supported Windows 10 versions are receiving a...
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Microsoft’s announcement that Microsoft 365 apps for Windows 10 will continue to receive security updates until October 10, 2028, extends a lifeline for millions of users and organizations worldwide. This decision, officially communicated via a company blog post and reiterated by numerous...
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With Patch Tuesday for May 2025, Microsoft has released KB5058405—a cumulative update targeting Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2, bringing OS builds to 22621.5335 and 22631.5335 respectively. As with previous monthly releases, this update underscores Microsoft’s evolving approach to servicing...
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The recent release of KB5061096, identified as a critical security update for Windows PowerShell, has drawn considerable attention within IT circles for both its immediate impact on enterprise environments and its broader implications for Windows security architecture. As Windows PowerShell...
In a move that has surprised IT admins, enterprise customers, and everyday Windows enthusiasts alike, Microsoft has officially extended support for its Microsoft 365 Office apps on Windows 10 for an additional three years, pushing the end-of-support deadline from October 14, 2025 to October 14...
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Microsoft has announced an extension of support for Microsoft 365 applications on Windows 10, moving the end-of-support date from October 14, 2025, to October 14, 2028. This decision affects widely used applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, providing users with an additional...
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In a significant policy reversal, Microsoft has confirmed that it will continue providing security updates for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 for an additional three years beyond the operating system’s original end-of-support date. This move extends the life of Office on Windows 10 until...
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For many Windows users and IT professionals, the approaching end of official support for Windows 10 in October has felt like a looming deadline, signaling the need for urgent upgrades or migration planning. This year, Microsoft doubled down on its push to accelerate Windows 11 adoption, issuing...
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The PC Health Check app, introduced by Microsoft, is designed to simplify the process of evaluating system compatibility, monitoring hardware health, and optimizing overall device performance for users on Windows. This app drew wide attention following the Windows 11 announcement, as it became...
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Hotpatching is shaking up the Windows client ecosystem, combining rapid security deployment with a promise of reduced downtime—an innovation long awaited by IT professionals everywhere. With Microsoft's general availability announcement for Hotpatch on Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2, the...
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Microsoft’s strict approach to ensuring a smooth and secure transition to newer versions of Windows 11 continues to shape the software’s ecosystem, with the recent news surrounding Safe Exam Browser’s compatibility at the forefront. The rolling removal of upgrade blocks associated with...
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For Windows 10 enthusiasts and enterprise IT managers alike, Microsoft’s support lifecycle updates are always cause for close scrutiny. Recent news regarding Microsoft’s decision to extend Microsoft 365 (Office 365) app support on Windows 10 stands as a particularly significant shift—one that...
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A new wave of concern is spreading through the enterprise IT community as Microsoft prepares to roll out a controversial new OneDrive feature aimed at synchronizing data between personal and business accounts. This change—formally known as the “Prompt to Add Personal Account to OneDrive...
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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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In a move that signals a renewed focus on user empowerment and accessibility, Microsoft is testing a rebranded and substantially expanded “Advanced Settings” page within Windows 11—an evolution of the former “For Developers” settings. This development, currently surfaced in insider builds of...
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As Microsoft’s Windows 10 end-of-support date looms, users across the globe have been anxiously watching every new announcement and support document update out of Redmond. For many months, the narrative around this deadline appeared set in stone: October 14, 2025 would be the final cutoff for...
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As the specter of Windows 10’s official end-of-life date draws ever closer, Microsoft has made an unexpected move that’s sent ripples through the Windows community: a quiet extension of Microsoft 365 app support on Windows 10, now promising security updates until October 10, 2028. For millions...
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