migration

When VMware quietly pulled the plug on its free ESXi hypervisor earlier this year, it felt like the end of an era. Veteran sysadmins exchanged knowing glances, home lab hobbyists clutched their coffee mugs with trembling hands, and social media buzzed with equal parts panic and nostalgia. But...

Overview of the Deprecation Announcement Microsoft has recently announced that the Windows UWP Map Control and Maps platform API will be deprecated starting this month. This strategic move, detailed in an official blog post and widely covered by industry news outlets including Windows Report...

I went through all the Troubleshooting/Mastering Touchscreen articles/posts and nothing worked. For some reason it's not finding the driver to continue to work. Touchscreen still not listed in HID but it is present in the System Data. Device settings for ACPI\ELAN2513\0 were migrated from...

Microsoft is set to reshape its note‐taking ecosystem by discontinuing OneNote for Windows 10—a move that highlights the tech giant’s broader strategy to streamline its software under the Microsoft 365 umbrella and push users toward modern, cloud‐based experiences. This transition isn’t just a...

Windows 10 users, grab your mugs of coffee—this one's going to shake up your tech world. Microsoft's grand farewell to Windows 10 is officially scheduled for October 2025. In true Microsoft fashion, rather than delivering this news as a cold funeral service, they’ve wrapped it up with a...

OneNote for Windows 10 is entering its twilight years, and Windows users need to be prepared for a gradual winding down of the legacy application. With its end-of-support scheduled for October 14, 2025—the same day Windows 10 itself finally bows out—Microsoft is set to slow down key features...

Microsoft is set to bid farewell to one of its most popular Windows 10 applications. As the tech giant moves closer to the end-of-life date for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, Microsoft has announced that OneNote for Windows 10 will no longer receive support—a move that could significantly...

OneNote for Windows 10 is set for a major shake-up as Microsoft gears up to discontinue support for the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version by October 2025. This decision marks a significant shift toward a unified note-taking experience and highlights Microsoft’s broader strategy of...

Microsoft is set to retire the beloved Windows 10 version of OneNote, and the clock is ticking for its loyal users. While OneNote for Windows 10 has earned a cult following—many users swear by its quirks and familiar interface—Microsoft’s drive toward a unified, modern experience means that...

With Windows 10’s twilight on the horizon, businesses are scrambling to ensure that their IT environments remain secure and efficient in a post-Windows 10 world. As reported recently by the Lancaster Guardian, ICT reverse is stepping into the breach, helping companies prepare for the inevitable...

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...

Hitachi Energy’s Windows 11 transformation provides a remarkable case study on how automation and strategic orchestration can power major digital workplace upgrades across the globe. In a project spanning 12 countries and involving over 40,000 devices, the energy giant not only embraced the...

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...

Migrating user profiles from a local Active Directory (AD) environment to Azure AD (now part of Microsoft Entra) can be a challenging process—especially when unexpected error messages crop up. One perplexing issue reported on the Spiceworks Community involves an error popup stating, "Your...

Windows enthusiasts and IT pros, gather around—today we’re unpacking a comprehensive tutorial on how to migrate Amazon Web Services (AWS) virtual machines (VMs) to Microsoft Azure using the powerful Azure Migrate: Server Assessment and Modernization tool. Whether you’re managing a hybrid cloud...

In a digital world dominated by constant change, Microsoft has ramped up its efforts to persuade users to transition from Windows 10—the reigning champion of desktop operating systems—to its newer sibling, Windows 11. As we gear up for the impending end-of-life date for Windows 10 on October 14...

In the tech world, calendar calls and deadlines are relentless—and October 2025 is a major one for public sector IT teams. If you’re a state or local government entity still hanging onto Windows 10, it’s time to start charting your course for Windows 11 migration. Microsoft’s policy is clear...

Microsoft is on a mission to ensure that users of the aging Windows 10 platform are proactively preparing for a migration to Windows 11. As the clock ticks down toward the end of support for Windows 10, slated for October 14, 2025, the tech giant is emphasizing the importance of upgrading rather...

As we stand on the brink of an important transition in the technological landscape, the announcement that support for Windows 10 will officially end in October 2025 serves as a rallying call for organizations to make the leap to Windows 11. According to recent data, a staggering 67% of devices...

Introduction In recent developments, Datacom has forged a strategic alliance with Microsoft, becoming a Strategic Refresh Initiative (SRI) partner for Windows 11 in the Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) region. This partnership positions Datacom among a select group of 21 global partners...