retirement

Microsoft has confirmed that OneNote for Windows 10—the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app preinstalled on many Windows 10 machines—will be retired on October 14, 2025, and will switch to a read-only state after that date, meaning you will still be able to view content but will not be able to...

Microsoft's decision to retire the Mobile Plans app for Windows marks the end of a small but strategic piece of the company's push to make cellular connectivity a first-class feature on PCs, and it raises immediate questions for users of eSIM-enabled laptops, OEMs, and mobile operators about...

Windows 10 is about to enter uncharted territory, and if you’re still clinging to this trusted operating system, now is the time to start planning your transition. Microsoft’s declaration that support for Windows 10 will expire on October 14, 2025, isn’t just a heads-up; it’s a rallying call to...

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...

It’s time to update those virtual whiteboards because Microsoft has decided to retire its Microsoft Defender-powered VPN service from Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Starting February 28, 2025, the VPN feature will no longer be available, leaving many users scratching their heads (or not) over its...

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After 25+ years of helping people use and experience the web, Internet Explorer (IE) is officially retired and out of support as of today, June 15, 2022. To many millions of you, thank you for using Internet Explorer as your gateway to the internet. For our readers in Japan and Korea, please...

So am retiring my 12 yr old windows 7 laptop as the pile of quirks builds. As a quick side note- replaced it with an HP AIO dual drive now set up for Linux/Windows 11 dual boot. Seems ok so far. Anyhow- took one of the final steps toward retiring the old laptop a few days ago by disconnecting...

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I was talking to HOLDUM333 yesterday, on an open thread on a Win7 help issue, and we got to talking about the old days of computer stuff, and he's even older than I am--starting to feel like a fossil now that I'm retired! :bigtongue: So, he suggested we talk about that stuff here in the Water...

July 14th will mark the end of life / support (security updates, etc.,) for Windows Server 2003 (the XP Server equivalent). http://www.computerworld.com/article/2872316/laggards-face-looming-windows-server-2003-retirement.html I still run one of these in a VM for the occasional support question...

Hi all, I've been away from Windows since my retirement 2 years ago; running Fedora Linux on my PCs. I'm wondering if I'm really missing anything running Linux. What applications do you run every day in Windows? Terry

Hi all, I've been away from Windows since my retirement 2 years ago; running Fedora Linux on my PCs. I'm wondering if I'm really missing anything running Linux. What applications do you run every day in Windows? Terry

Hello I hope this is the appropriate place for my topic as it is non Windows. I was thinking of getting a Cloudbook as we are older and need simplicity. Windows is going techy. I have read a lot about these books and they seem a lot simpler to run. There is no maintenance and security seems not...

Microsoft's 13-year CEO announced today his plans to retire within the next year, which surely brings closure to many people who were always skeptical of his behaviour as a person and strategies for the company itself. It's been announced Microsoft is working with both founder Bill Gates and...

I have a Roland CDR-II drive which was purchased several years ago as a stand alone device. I have been unable to locate the drivers required to make this device functional. This device uses a db25 to usb adaptor. It appears Win 7 is incapable of handling this situation. This cd drive was...

Microsoft recently revealed that it would be retiring its longstanding Live Messenger platform. However, instead of receiving a commemorative wristwatch and rocking chair for its services, the once prominent IM client will be integrated into Skype during Q1 2013. Taking its first step to get the...