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    Mozilla Extends Firefox ESR 115 Support to March 2026 on Windows 7/8

    Mozilla has once again pushed the end-of-life deadline for Firefox 115 ESR on legacy desktop platforms: the Extended Support Release that remains the only mainstream Firefox build compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 will now receive security updates through March 2026, with...
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    Mozilla Extends Firefox ESR 115 Support to March 2026 for Legacy Windows and macOS

    Mozilla’s decision to keep Firefox 115 ESR alive for older machines is the latest twist in a multi-stage, pragmatic approach to supporting users who remain on end-of-life operating systems — the Extended Support Release for Firefox 115 will now be maintained for Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and...
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    End of Support for Visual Studio 2015: Why Upgrading to VS 2022 Is Critical in 2025

    With Microsoft officially announcing the end of support for Visual Studio 2015 this October, the countdown is on for developers and organizations still relying on the aging IDE. This pivotal move coincides with the conclusion of Windows 10 support, marking 2025 as a watershed year for legacy...
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    Microsoft Office Announces Critical Update to Preserve Accessibility Features by 2026

    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...
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    Open Source Security: Trust, Vulnerabilities, and the Human Factor in Digital Safety

    Open source software has long been championed as a beacon of superior security in the software landscape, often celebrated for its transparency, the rigour of peer review, and the almost mythic effect of "many eyeballs" catching bugs before they do harm. This foundational belief, rooted in the...
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    Windows 11 KB5062553 Update Sparks Firewall Event 2042 Controversy: A Detailed Breakdown

    Windows 11 users expecting relief from frustrating Event Viewer errors in the July 2025 cumulative update, KB5062553, were left disappointed when it became clear that Microsoft’s official patch notes had overstated their success. Instead of eliminating the persistent “Windows Firewall With...
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    Windows Vista Startup Sound Returns in Windows 11 Canary Build: Nostalgia or Bug?

    It’s rare for the ghosts of past operating systems to sneak into the present in such a vivid way, yet Windows 11 users in the Canary channel have recently discovered an unmistakable blast from the past: the iconic Windows Vista startup sound. For most, the unexpected tune is pure nostalgia. For...
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    Is Reinstalling Windows Still Worth It in 2025? The Modern Performance Myth Busted

    For decades, the notion that reinstalling Windows will magically restore lost PC performance has loomed large in the minds of tech enthusiasts, office workers, and gamers alike. The ritual became almost second nature during the Windows XP era, when registry bloat, dubious driver remnants, and...
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    Should Windows Retire the Character Map? Modern Alternatives & Legacy Support

    Windows has long prided itself on being a platform filled with features for every type of user, but with each new iteration, it faces the ongoing challenge of deciding what to preserve for the sake of legacy support and what to remove to reduce bloat. Among the applications that have sparked...
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    How to Freeze Windows Updates for Decades Using a Registry Hack

    Beneath the polished surface of every Windows PC, a constant, often polarizing process hums along: Windows Update. For decades, Microsoft's ecosystem of automatic updates has been a double-edged sword—critical for keeping devices secure, but notorious for disrupting workflows, introducing...
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    Microsoft’s Unified Update System: Revolutionizing Windows Patching for Users and Developers

    Microsoft’s latest vision could soon revolutionize how Windows users deal with updates, hinting at the end of fragmented, confusing patchwork systems for both IT professionals and home consumers alike. With a bold plan to unify all software updates through Windows Update, the company aspires to...
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    Microsoft's Windows Update Orchestration Platform: The Future of Seamless App Updates

    Microsoft is quietly ushering in a significant transformation for Windows users and developers alike, one that could fundamentally reshape the way applications are updated across the ecosystem. The company is currently testing a unified update system, known as the Windows Update Orchestration...
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    Microsoft Unveils New AI GitHub Copilot Agent to Revolutionize Developer Workflows

    In a bold demonstration of its growing integration of artificial intelligence into developer workflows, Microsoft has revealed a new GitHub Copilot AI agent designed to handle coding tasks autonomously, promising to reshape how programmers tackle both everyday and complex problems. The...
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    Windows 11 KB5058497 Hotpatch: Seamless Updates & Security Innovation (2025)

    The arrival of the May 13, 2025 Hotpatch for Windows 11, officially released as KB5058497 (OS Build 26100.3981), marks a pivotal moment in Microsoft’s evolving strategy for rapid, near-seamless patch deployment. Building on its ongoing commitment to improve both security and user experience...
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    Microsoft 365 Support Ends on Windows 10: Upgrade to Windows 11 for Continued Security

    Microsoft has announced that support for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, coinciding with the operating system's end-of-support date. This decision affects both subscription-based Microsoft 365 applications and standalone versions like Office 2024, Office 2021...
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    The Enduring Legacy of Windows’ Moricons.dll: Nostalgia, Compatibility, and Digital Heritage

    The story of Windows is etched not just in its codebase but in the digital relics it drags into every new epoch—none quite as emblematic as the quietly persistent 12 KB moricons.dll. Nestled deep within the arteries of every modern Windows installation—even on the sleekest 64-bit machines—this...
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    Recent Outlook Issues in Microsoft 365: Causes, Fixes, and Best Practices

    Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the Outlook experience for millions of Microsoft 365 customers was tested once again as several impactful issues—ranging from keyboard shortcut mishaps to calendar glitches—surfaced and were subsequently addressed. The recent...
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    0patch Extends Security Support for Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Until 2027

    In a significant development for users of legacy Windows systems, 0patch, a service provided by ACROS Security, has announced an extension of its security support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 until January 2027. This move offers a lifeline to organizations and individuals who...
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    Master Windows App Updates Efficiently with Winget: The Ultimate Guide

    For many Windows users, the universal struggle of keeping software up to date is a familiar, often frustrating experience. The task is deceptively simple—after all, isn't updating applications just a matter of clicking the "update" button when prompted or letting background updaters do their...
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    Microsoft Outlook Typing Lag Fix: CPU Spike Issue & Workarounds Explained

    Microsoft's classic Outlook app, widely used through Office 365, has been experiencing a frustrating and significant typing lag issue that users have reported for months. The root cause, Microsoft has now acknowledged, is a serious CPU usage spike—sometimes up to 30-50%—triggered during routine...
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