software transition

Microsoft is once again reshaping how we access remote desktop environments on Windows. In a move designed to simplify and enhance remote connectivity, Microsoft has announced that the Windows Remote Desktop app available from the Microsoft Store will be retired on May 27, 2025. Users are now...

Microsoft’s announcement to discontinue support for the Remote Desktop app for Windows signals a significant change in the way organizations and individual users will interact with remote access tools in the modern workplace. The gradual evolution and eventual replacement of such a critical...

Since its introduction more than three decades ago, Microsoft Publisher has carved out a quiet but enduring niche in the digital ecosystem. Over its long lifespan, the desktop publishing tool empowered small businesses, home offices, educational institutions, and everyday users to create...

The looming sunset of Microsoft Publisher has created an unexpected crossroads for millions who rely on the software to power everything from church bulletins to community flyers. Microsoft’s decision to end the desktop publishing application’s support in October 2026, coinciding with the...

Microsoft, in true tech titan fashion, has dropped yet another surprise announcement in the winding saga of Microsoft Teams—this time, giving Classic Teams users fair warning before a major feature takes the long walk off a short timeline. The software giant has revealed it is retiring the...

OneNote for Windows 10 is set to exit the stage come October 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of note-taking that millions of users have come to rely on. This decision by Microsoft marks a significant pivot in the evolution of its OneNote applications, urging users to make the switch to OneNote...

Microsoft’s decision to discontinue Publisher after 35 years is one of those watershed moments that feels both inevitable and poignant. For countless Windows users, Microsoft Publisher wasn’t merely a relic from the past—it was a household name in the world of desktop publishing. As the company...

Microsoft Publisher, the 34-year-old desktop publishing stalwart, is bowing out of Microsoft 365 subscriptions—a move that marks the end of an era for users who’ve relied on its simplicity and niche functionalities for decades. While some may fondly recall Publisher as the go-to tool for...

Not Just Skype: Microsoft Retires a 34-Year-Old Legacy App Microsoft is making waves once again as it retires one of its most venerable applications—a tool that has been part of the Microsoft ecosystem for 34 years. While many users have been bracing for the evolution from Skype to Microsoft...

Microsoft Abandons Publisher: Now It’s Time to Hope (and Rely on) Word In a move that’s sending ripples through the Windows community, Microsoft has effectively given Microsoft Publisher the boot. According to a recent piece by The Register, if you’re a Publisher user, your next step is 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...

If you’re eyeing a change from Windows 10 or find yourself yearning for the simplicity of the Windows XP era, the new Free10 Linux distribution might be just what you need. Touted by ZDNet and developed as a repack of the Q40S Linux base, Free10 offers a refreshing alternative that eases the...

The clock is officially ticking for Windows 10, and if you’re a Microsoft 365 subscriber, the upcoming changes could feel like they’re straight out of a nightmare you didn’t ask for. Microsoft has announced that October 14, 2025, will mark not only the end of support for Windows 10 but also the...

Introduction Recent reports indicate a significant warning for Windows users. Approximately 70% of all Windows users are now at risk due to a combination of factors involving Microsoft’s updates, particularly around Windows 10 and the transition to Windows 11. Cybersecurity expert Zak, who has...

How do I install libreoffice to replace all of my MS office Words files without losing data. I was told not to edit libre before transitioning. This seems to be the steps to convert but I don't know where to do this>Tools>options>>load and save>general>bottom = always save as & drop down to .DOC...

A large real-time service (KGW) with several user windows (one graphical under Java) is not compatible with session 0 screen output being removed (Session 0 Isolation) in Win7 (and Vista). Under XP the first user to logon would be assigned to session 0, and would inherit KGW’s status windows...

Hey, I just mooved from WinXP to Win7 with my software. My software needs to have real time response to I/O so it makes busy-wait in one thread (wich has affinity to run on one CPU). The result is 100% CPU on one of the cores and 0 CPU for others, in WinXP it worked just fine. In win7 the...

John Torro, Times Correspondent Friday, December 17, 2010 I have an HP Pavilion PC laptop with Windows Vista. I would like to change this to Windows 7. Any suggestions? I updated my HP Pavillion laptop from Vista to Windows 7 with no problems. Windows 7 is more efficient and comes with many...

Business firms that have moved to Windows7 have had different experiences after the fact; but their reasons for moving to Windows7 have also been varied. Here we look at some successful moves and what convinced the business unit to make the move. Link Removed - Invalid URL Gameware is a company...