Microsoft is reportedly planning to block fresh installations of Outlook Lite starting in October 2025 as it prepares a broader retirement of the app, forcing users who rely on a lightweight, battery-friendly client to either remain on an aging build or move to the full Outlook for Mobile...
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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...
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Microsoft’s operating system roadmap is at a rare inflection point: with Windows 10 scheduled to reach end of support on October 14, 2025, the company is steering millions of devices toward a new era defined less by big version numbers and more by deep, AI-first integration — and that shift is...
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Microsoft has started a formal 60‑day countdown to the end of free support for Windows 10, reminding users that October 14, 2025 will be the last date Microsoft issues routine security and feature updates for most Windows 10 installations — and that the October 2025 updates will be the final...
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Microsoft’s latest messaging has sharpened a hard deadline: standard monthly security updates for most Windows 10 installations end with the October 2025 Patch Tuesday, and Microsoft is urging users to choose one of a small set of post‑EOL options — upgrade to Windows 11 if possible, or enroll...
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The news is now official: Final Fantasy 14 (FF14) will drop support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which is also when Microsoft ends security updates for Windows 10. After this date, you will likely still be able to launch and play FF14 on Windows 10, but Square Enix will no longer provide...
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Here’s a summary of the main points from your quoted article:
As of July 2025, Windows 11 has overtaken Windows 10 as the world's most-used Windows OS, with a 52% market share.
This change is largely due to Microsoft ending security support for Windows 10 in October. Users seeking a secure...
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather around—it's official. Microsoft has decided to light the fuse on its latest operating system upgrade, and it's coming directly to your Windows 10 machines! After months of anticipation following early reports, Windows 11 version 24H2 is now officially rolling out for...
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...
In a significant move that should reassure many users still on Windows 10, Microsoft is actively working on new features for this version of its operating system, even as it focuses heavily on the promotion and development of Windows 11. While the software conglomerate has made no secret of its...