software lifecycle

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...

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...

Microsoft's evolving approach to the lifecycle of its productivity suite marks a significant shift for both consumers and businesses still running Windows 10. With the announcement that Microsoft 365 apps—formerly known as Office 365—will stop receiving new feature updates on Windows 10 starting...

Microsoft’s recent announcement about the impending end of new Microsoft 365 features for Windows 10 users marks a significant shift in the ecosystem of productivity software. For years, Windows 10 reigned as the operating system of choice for millions of home and enterprise users. Now, as the...

Microsoft has announced significant changes to the support lifecycle of Microsoft 365 applications on Windows 10, aligning with the operating system's end-of-support timeline. This development has substantial implications for users and organizations relying on Windows 10 and Microsoft 365. End...

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...

Microsoft’s decision to freeze new Microsoft 365 features on Windows 10, starting in August 2026, marks a game-changing moment for the global base of Office users clinging to the venerable operating system. While security support will continue through October 2028, innovation effectively comes...

As Microsoft marches toward the final sunset of Windows 10, a landmark transition is under way for millions of users—and, by extension, the entire software ecosystem that has orbited the operating system for nearly a decade. The company has officially detailed when Microsoft 365 Apps, its...

After years of incremental growth and heated debates within the PC community, Windows 11 has finally overtaken Windows 10 to become the most widely used desktop operating system. According to recent data published by StatCounter, July 2025 marks a significant milestone: Windows 11’s market share...

Microsoft's Windows 11 finally stands at the top of the desktop operating system hierarchy, overtaking the longstanding reign of Windows 10 as the de facto standard for PC users worldwide. According to the July figures from StatCounter, Windows 11 now commands an impressive 50.24% market share...

The rapidly shifting landscape of Windows operating system development has once again placed users, IT professionals, and industry watchers on high alert. Only months ago, rumors and purported leaks pointed to a new generation OS, tentatively dubbed “Windows 12,” poised to ship in 2024 or 2025...

Microsoft's latest move to deliver a substantial Windows 11 update, rather than introducing the long-speculated Windows 12, speaks volumes about the company’s evolving strategy for its flagship operating system. With version 25H2 slated for a broad release in the latter half of the year, the...

As Windows 10 approaches its official end-of-support, the stakes for businesses, institutions, and everyday users could not be higher. Microsoft’s decision to end mainstream support for one of its most popular operating systems on October 14, 2025, has triggered a wave of concern, planning, and...

When the news first broke that Windows 10 would officially reach its end of support on October 14, 2025, the resounding concern among millions of users worldwide echoed a now-familiar refrain: what happens next? Microsoft’s latest announcement, detailed in BleepingComputer and confirmed by...

As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, the KDE community has launched the "End of 10" campaign, urging users to transition to the Linux-based Plasma desktop environment. This initiative highlights environmental concerns, promotes free software, and critiques...

Just when the global Windows community had seemingly reconciled itself with the looming end of an era, Microsoft has changed course on one of its most consequential software policies: the timeline for Microsoft Office support on Windows 10. In a move that left industry analysts, IT...

Microsoft has announced significant changes to the update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps, set to take effect in July 2025. These adjustments aim to streamline the update process and better align with organizational needs. Key Changes: Deprecation of Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview)...

The recurring narrative surrounding Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 support deadlines refuses to fade away, defying the usual news cycle and sowing confusion among IT pros, everyday users, and even seasoned journalists. This confusion, fueled by misquotes, speculative reports, and out-of-context...

For users and organizations still running Windows 10, the looming October 2025 end-of-support deadline marks a fork in the road that is shaping up to be one of the most significant transitions in the history of the Windows platform. Yet, amidst growing concern about what exactly happens to the...

With Microsoft’s official end of support for Windows 10 approaching on October 14, a seismic shift is underway for enterprise IT managers, everyday users, and the millions of organizations still relying on its familiar interface. Yet, a notable twist in Redmond’s roadmap has surfaced: Microsoft...