Microsoft’s decision to retire Windows 11 SE marks a pivotal shift in its classroom technology strategy, sparking a mix of concern and curiosity among students, educators, IT administrators, and the broader PC industry. Introduced as a stripped-down, education-focused edition of Windows 11...
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 recent announcement about the impending end of new Microsoft 365 features for Windows 10 users marks a significant shift in the ecosystem of productivity software. For years, Windows 10 reigned as the operating system of choice for millions of home and enterprise users. Now, as the...
Microsoft has announced that Microsoft 365 apps will continue to receive security updates on Windows 10 until October 10, 2028, extending support three years beyond the operating system's end-of-support date of October 14, 2025. Feature updates for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will cease...
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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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The landscape of productivity software for Windows users is set to undergo a significant transformation as Microsoft announces a major policy shift for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) apps on Windows 10. Starting in August 2026, Microsoft will cease adding new features to Microsoft 365 apps...
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Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its support strategy for Microsoft 365 applications on Windows 10, signaling a pivotal moment for users of the decade-old operating system. Starting August 2026, Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will cease to receive new feature updates, a move that...
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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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Microsoft has officially announced Windows 11 version 25H2 as the next major update to its desktop operating system, slated for release in fall 2025. This strategic decision underscores Microsoft's commitment to enhancing Windows 11 through iterative improvements, effectively postponing the...
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Microsoft's recent decision to extend support for Windows 10 has placed approximately 700 million users at a crossroads, necessitating a choice between two free options to ensure their systems remain secure and up-to-date.
Initially, Microsoft had set October 14, 2025, as the end-of-support date...
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Microsoft has announced the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to Government Community Cloud (GCC) tenants, marking a significant advancement in integrating AI-powered tools within U.S. government agencies. This deployment enables GCC users to leverage Copilot Chat across various Microsoft...
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Microsoft has announced a significant development for Windows 10 users approaching the operating system's end-of-support date on October 14, 2025. The company is offering a one-year Extended Security Update (ESU) program at no cost to personal users who apply, providing a crucial lifeline for...
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Here is a summary and the main article about Test Base for Microsoft 365 from BetaNews:
Microsoft to End Test Base for Microsoft 365
Microsoft has announced the end-of-life (EOL) for its "Test Base for Microsoft 365" cloud service. The EOL transition started at the beginning of March and will...
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Microsoft's Copilot Vision has recently expanded its capabilities, offering real-time assistance through visual analysis on various platforms, including mobile devices and the Microsoft Edge browser. This advancement positions Microsoft alongside competitors like Google's Gemini Live and Apple's...
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Microsoft's recent decision to retire the Windows Device Metadata and the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) marks a significant shift in how hardware devices integrate with the Windows operating system. This move, effective from May 2025, signals the end of an era that began with...
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At Microsoft Build 2025, the software giant sent a clear message to the global developer community: collaboration takes center stage. One of the most prominent and surprising announcements at this annual conference was the open-sourcing of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), a move that not...
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As anticipation builds for Microsoft Build 2025, set to kick off with its major keynote on May 19, the tech world is abuzz with speculation about the software giant’s next moves. Microsoft’s annual developer conference has always been a reliable platform for unveiling the company’s vision...
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As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...
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Microsoft's annual developer conference, Microsoft Build, is set to take place from May 19 to 22, 2025. This year's event is poised to showcase significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly focusing on the evolution of Microsoft's Copilot feature and enhancements to...
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Microsoft’s ongoing journey to embed artificial intelligence more deeply throughout Windows 11 seemed poised for another leap forward this week. Yet, for the many tech enthusiasts eagerly watching the Windows Insider Program—Microsoft's public sandbox for features in development—the anticipated...
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