Square Enix has officially confirmed that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will come to an end on October 14, 2025, a date synchronizing precisely with Microsoft’s own termination of security updates for the aging operating system. For millions of FFXIV players on PC, this...
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Over the past decade, Windows 10 solidified its stance as the quintessential operating system for PC gaming, providing a stable foundation with broad hardware compatibility and robust driver support. However, recent trends from the June Steam Hardware Survey signal a sea change in the...
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Microsoft’s recent announcement regarding upcoming changes to their nonprofit licensing structure has sent ripples through the entire sector. For organizations long-reliant on Microsoft’s generous grant of 10 free Microsoft 365 Business Premium licenses, the news has been nothing short of...
The sun has finally set on one of the internet’s most iconic communication platforms: Skype. Once the undisputed king of VoIP communications, Skype’s journey from revolutionary disruptor to obsolescence is now complete, with Microsoft officially ending the service for consumers on May 5th, 2025...
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For nearly two decades, Skype has been a fixture in the evolution of internet-based communication, its iconic blue logo a familiar sight on desktops and smartphones worldwide. But on May 5, 2025, Microsoft will officially retire Skype for Business, marking a decisive shift in its approach to...
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