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Microsoft set a hard deadline for Windows 10 support — October 14, 2025 — and has offered a narrowly scoped lifeline for holdouts: the consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that extends security-only patches for one additional year, through October 13, 2026. This article explains...

Microsoft is pulling the plug on the legacy OneNote app that shipped with Windows 10: beginning October 14, 2025, OneNote for Windows 10 (the UWP “legacy” client) will reach end of support and be placed into a read‑only state, and Microsoft is actively steering users and organizations toward the...

Microsoft has confirmed that OneNote for Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, and Microsoft is urging users and organizations to migrate to the newer OneNote on Windows app now to avoid losing editing and sync functionality when the legacy app becomes read-only...

Microsoft has begun removing Windows PowerShell 2.0 from shipping Windows images, marking the end of a legacy runtime that has lingered in the OS for more than a decade and signaling a firm push toward a smaller attack surface and a simpler PowerShell ecosystem. rShell 2.0 first shipped in 2009...

Microsoft has quietly set an expiration date for Windows 11 SE — the slimmed-down, education-focused edition of Windows — announcing that the OS will receive no further feature updates or security patches after October 2026. (windowscentral.com) Background / Overview Windows 11 SE was launched...

The software world is often described as fast-moving, but few technologies exemplify both meteoric rise and gradual fading into obsolescence quite like Skype. Once hailed as the trailblazer of internet-based communications, Skype’s upcoming retirement marks not just the closing of a chapter for...

Duo Authentication for Microsoft AD FS 2.1 on Windows 2012 is now a relic of the past—a chapter that administrators need to close in favor of modern, secure solutions. As Microsoft ended support for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 on October 10, 2023, Duo’s support for its AD FS 2.1 integration...

Microsoft is signaling the end of an era for OneNote for Windows 10, a move that neatly aligns with its broader push to ramp up Windows 11 adoption and streamline its suite of modern apps. Microsoft recently announced via the Microsoft 365 Message Center that support for OneNote for Windows 10...

Microsoft has made a clear statement: Windows 10 and its beloved OneNote app are heading into the sunset. With mainstream support for Windows 10 set to conclude on October 14, 2025, and OneNote for Windows 10 facing the same fate, users who appreciate these tools for their daily computing or...

Microsoft's decision to retire Skype on May 5, 2025, marks a significant turning point in unified communications—one that repositions Microsoft Teams not only as a collaboration hub for the modern workforce but also as the central platform for all things communication on Windows. While changes...

As the countdown to Windows 10’s official end-of-support gathers momentum, businesses across the board are facing a pivotal moment. The familiar comforts of a well-worn operating system are colliding with the imperatives of modern security, efficiency, and innovation. Now more than ever, expert...

Microsoft is once again reshaping how we access remote desktop environments on Windows. In a move designed to simplify and enhance remote connectivity, Microsoft has announced that the Windows Remote Desktop app available from the Microsoft Store will be retired on May 27, 2025. Users are now...

Recent Developments In what some might consider a long-overdue decision, Microsoft appears to be preparing to shut down Skype, echoing trends in the communication software market as rival platforms like Discord and Microsoft Teams gain traction. This news comes from deep within the software's...

As IT administrators brace for another year of rapid technology evolution, Microsoft is once again stepping into the spotlight. The upcoming Microsoft Technical Takeoff 2025 is set to be a must-attend event—especially for teams planning to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11. In this...

It’s official: the clock is ticking relentlessly toward Windows 10's retirement. Microsoft has consistently been nudging users toward upgrading to Windows 11, and now the push has gained some extra muscle. In a strategic move, all Microsoft support documents related to Windows 10 are being...

Hi Guys I’m doing my first solo migration (sbs to server 2016). I’ve seen it done a while back and half been involved so I just need some clarification. Of course there are guides online to follow which ill do, however they don’t specify one key thing - at which point does the old server in my...