os compatibility

Capcom has quietly moved a new compatibility line into the post‑launch roadmap for its Monster Hunter trilogy on PC: starting October 14, 2025, the publisher will no longer guarantee that Monster Hunter Wilds, Monster Hunter World, and Monster Hunter Rise will run on Windows 10. The change —...

Windows 10 will stop receiving free security fixes on October 14, 2025 — and if your PC can’t take the free Windows 11 upgrade, you have five realistic paths forward: enroll in Extended Security Updates (ESU), buy or rent a new Windows 11 PC (including cloud PCs), perform an unsupported upgrade...

Microsoft has unveiled "Wassette," an open-source project designed to enhance the security and functionality of AI agents through the integration of Rust and WebAssembly. This initiative underscores Microsoft's commitment to open-source development and its focus on creating secure...

The recent evolution of Windows 11’s deployment strategy has upended many of the narratives surrounding its hardware requirements, exposing the artificial boundaries Microsoft once insisted were essential. New revelations reveal that even systems previously banished from the update path due to...

A short-lived blast from the past recently reverberated through the Windows community. Earlier this summer, a peculiar bug caused certain Windows 11 Insider builds to greet users not with the modern, subdued chime of Windows 11, but with the rich, unmistakable startup melody of Windows Vista—a...

A new wave of confusion is rippling through the Windows community as reports surface of Microsoft offering Windows 11 upgrades to PCs widely considered incompatible under the company’s own strict system requirements. For many frustrated users holding onto older machines, especially those lacking...

Microsoft’s approach to Windows updates and compatibility patches has always been a source of both praise and frustration, with the recent saga around the Easy Anti-Cheat conflict in Windows 11’s 24H2 update serving as a vivid example of the challenges and triumphs that define modern PC...

In the realm of industrial automation and serial communication, the USB to RJ11 GKJHTED INDUSTRIAL FT232RL CHIP RS485 Converter Serial Cable has emerged as a noteworthy solution for connecting RS485 devices to computers via USB interfaces. This article delves into the features, performance, and...

On October 14, 2025, the world of PC gaming will witness a significant shift: Square Enix is officially ending support for Final Fantasy XIV on Windows 10. This move arrives on the heels of Microsoft’s declared end of security updates and official support for the operating system, which marks...

For decades, the rhythm of corporate IT has followed a familiar pattern: Microsoft sets an end date for operating system support, and the world scrambles to adapt. This time, with Windows 10's end-of-support looming in October, the stakes feel both higher and—surprisingly for some—much more...

In a significant shift in the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft has updated its approach to first-party app distribution in Windows 11 with the latest 24H2 release, delivering 36 inbox apps fully updated and ready to use immediately after a clean install. This marks a noticeable departure from...

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...

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...

The desktop computing landscape has entered a pivotal new era as Windows 11 has finally surpassed Windows 10 in global market share, securing its position as the leading desktop operating system. This achievement comes nearly four years after Windows 11’s debut, a period marked by cautious...

For almost a decade, the battle for desktop dominance has swung between iterations of Microsoft’s renowned operating system releases, but as of early July, a significant milestone has finally arrived: Windows 11 has, for the first time, overtaken Windows 10 in terms of global market share...

The global computing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as Windows 11 finally narrows the gap with its predecessor, Windows 10, after nearly four years of persistent but slow adoption. According to the latest market share data released by StatCounter in June 2025, Windows 11...

Microsoft has recently introduced significant networking enhancements to its Azure Local hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platform, formerly known as Azure Stack HCI. These updates aim to provide a more consistent and secure networking experience across both cloud and edge environments...

With major updates and interface overhauls, Windows 11 has sparked both excitement and confusion across the global user base. For many, the simplest of questions—“Do I have Windows 11?”—has become unexpectedly important. Whether for troubleshooting, gaining access to the latest features, or...

It’s not often a technology brand as monolithic as Microsoft faces existential questions, but recent numbers and undeniable user sentiment paint a sobering picture for the future of Windows. Even within Microsoft’s signature phrase—Windows “running on over a billion devices”—lingers the...

Setup Dynamic Update packages have emerged as a crucial part of Microsoft’s modern OS maintenance approach, especially with the continuing evolution of Windows 11 and the introduction of Windows Server 2025. Microsoft’s latest release, catalogued under KB5062233 and dated June 26, 2025...