Microsoft pushed Windows 10 cumulative update KB5065429 to 22H2 machines this week, a mandatory security rollup that arrives as the platform approaches its October 14, 2025 end‑of‑support deadline — and it’s tightly linked to Microsoft’s consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) enrollment path...
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Microsoft has published an advisory for CVE-2025-54906, a Microsoft Office vulnerability described as a “free of memory not on the heap” condition that can lead to local remote‑code‑execution (RCE) when a user opens or previews a specially crafted Office document; Microsoft lists the...
A heap‑based buffer overflow found in Microsoft Excel, tracked as CVE‑2025‑53741, has been published in Microsoft's Security Update Guide as a vulnerability that can allow an attacker to execute code on a victim machine when a crafted spreadsheet is opened; administrators and users should treat...
Microsoft has quietly confirmed a change that will make several Office-related experiences on Windows 11 more automatic and persistent: new Office apps and helper tasks can now be installed or provisioned by the system and will schedule background preload activity on sign-in to improve launch...
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Microsoft is preparing to make a seismic shift in the Office productivity ecosystem by phasing out several popular voice-enabled features from older Office 365 versions by January 2026. The abruptness of this change is reverberating far beyond individual users—entire organizations now face a...
Microsoft is signaling another milestone in its sweeping modernization push: voice-driven productivity tools within Office apps are about to become exclusive to the newest wave of subscribers. Users of older Office suites—Word, Outlook, OneNote, and PowerPoint among them—face an impending...
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Microsoft has announced a significant update affecting users of its Office suite: starting January 2026, key features such as Read Aloud, Dictate, and Transcribe will cease to function on versions older than 16.0.18827.20202. This change necessitates that users and IT administrators update their...
Microsoft has announced a critical update for Office users, emphasizing that certain features will cease to function unless the application is updated to version 16.0.18827.20202 or higher by January 2026. This directive primarily affects the Office Intelligent Services, which encompass features...
Installing Microsoft Office in a large organization used to be a task that tested the patience and technical acumen of even the most seasoned IT professionals. Between juggling licensing requirements, struggling to ensure uniformity across multiple machines, and troubleshooting inevitable errors...
Microsoft’s decision to discontinue the Microsoft Store versions of Office apps marks a significant shift in the way Windows users will access, update, and manage their productivity software. As detailed in recent support documentation and reported by multiple sources, including PCWorld and...
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As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support deadline for Office 2016 and Office 2019 on October 14, 2025, millions of users around the world are facing a pivotal transition in their daily productivity tools. This change signals more than just the cessation of regular security patches or...
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In a move that will have a direct impact on businesses, educational institutions, and everyday Windows users alike, Microsoft has announced it will discontinue updates for Microsoft 365 apps installed via the Microsoft Store, pivoting exclusively to the Click-to-Run installation method in the...
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With the relentless evolution of productivity software and increasing demand for instant access, Microsoft’s Office suite has become the focus of regular performance enhancements and usability tweaks. This drive to improve user experience recently manifested in the controversial "Startup Boost"...
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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 latest roadmap signals a pivotal shift for millions of Windows 10 users who rely on Microsoft 365 Office applications for their productivity needs. The company has now confirmed that feature updates for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10 will formally cease in August 2026—a milestone 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 announced that it will cease introducing new features to its Office applications on Windows 10 starting in August 2026. 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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Microsoft’s long-standing effort to move its Windows user base forward has taken another decisive turn—this time, aimed directly at Microsoft 365 subscribers still running Windows 10. In a move bound to reverberate through homes, businesses, and IT departments worldwide, Microsoft has confirmed...
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For millions of users around the globe, Windows 10 has been the steadfast foundation of daily computing, powering everything from home offices to sprawling enterprise environments. Yet, the slow ticking of Microsoft’s support clocks—carefully set years in advance—signals the approaching twilight...
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Microsoft has made no secret of its relentless push to migrate users from Windows 10 to Windows 11, with the operating system’s End of Life (EOL) looming ever closer. October marks the official curtain call for Windows 10, and the company has not missed an opportunity to nudge—sometimes overtly...
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