Steam will stop supporting Windows 32‑bit installations on January 1, 2026, a move that, if confirmed and implemented as reported, will leave the vanishingly small number of users still running Windows 10 in its 32‑bit form without client updates, security fixes, or official Steam Support help —...
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Microsoft’s latest announcement has sent waves across enterprise IT departments and accessibility advocates alike: by late January 2026, older versions of Office 365 applications will lose access to popular voice features like Transcription, Dictation, and Read Aloud. This pivotal change affects...
Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its support strategy for Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 applications, aiming to transition users to Windows 11. Starting August 2026, Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will no longer receive new feature updates. This change affects all users, including...
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As Microsoft’s October 2025 support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, the company is ramping up pressure on hundreds of millions of users to upgrade or face serious security consequences. A new wave of warnings, coupled with stark messaging from both Microsoft and leading PC manufacturers, has...
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As Microsoft races toward the official end of support for Windows 10, the software giant’s newest initiative aims to smooth the turbulent waters for one of the most complex user groups: organizations with extensive fleets of enterprise devices. On the surface, Windows Backup for Organizations is...
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For IT professionals and business leaders worldwide, the looming end-of-support deadline for Microsoft Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, and Outlook 2016 is an event that demands urgent attention. Microsoft has firmly scheduled the end-of-support for these widely used messaging and...
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As the October 2025 end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft is intensifying efforts to transition users to Windows 11. The company has introduced two compelling incentives: the launch of more affordable Surface devices and the integration of advanced AI features, aiming to...
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As we head into the twilight of Windows 10, significant changes are on the horizon, marking a crucial transition for users. The recent update highlights the urgency for users to migrate to Windows 11 as Microsoft gears up to withdraw free support for Windows 10, effective October 2025. With this...
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As we hurtle towards the future, it seems almost surreal that Windows 10 has been with us for nearly a decade. However, on October 14, 2025, the curtain will fall on the support for this operating system, marking a significant turning point for millions of users worldwide. This article breaks...
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round because if you're still rocking Windows 10 on your beloved PC, you might want to mark October 14, 2025, on your calendar. That's the date the curtain falls on Windows 10 as Microsoft halts updates for the system—no more bug fixes, security patches, or new...
As we hurtle toward an increasingly digital education landscape, many schools are facing a significant IT challenge: Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 from 15 October 2025. With approximately 93% of secondary schools and 85% of primary schools in England relying on this operating system...
The clock is ticking, folks—Windows 10 support officially ends on October 14th, 2025. If you’re one of the millions still holding onto Microsoft’s aging operating system, you’re staring down a fork in the digital road. You can stick with Windows 10 and pay for extended security updates (which...
Microsoft has stirred up its user base again, and this time it's with a move that will affect potentially 450 million Windows PC users. The tech giant, well known for its pivotal role in personal computing, is under scrutiny for introducing updates and changes to its infrastructure in ways that...
As of September 30, 2024, an urgent notice has come from West Virginia University (WVU) campuses—if your computer is still chugging along on Windows 10 and doesn't support the migration to Windows 11, it’s time to start looking for a replacement. With a deadline firmly set for September 30...
Big news for Windows 10 users—Microsoft is officially cutting support for Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365) on Windows 10 starting October 14, 2025. Yes, you read that right. This means that your favorite productivity apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the whole Microsoft...
It seems 2025 is shaping up to be a major turning point in the Microsoft ecosystem! Brace yourselves: As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft says goodbye to support for its Office apps on devices running Windows 10. But don't panic (yet); these apps won't stop functioning overnight, but things could...
The Impending Deadline
Microsoft has made it clear: Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates or technical support after the stated deadline. For a significant portion of the user base, this represents a potential security nightmare, as systems become increasingly vulnerable to attacks...
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As we approach the inevitable sunset of Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, savvy users and organizations alike must pivot their gaze toward the future—specifically, the transition to Windows 11. With Microsoft firmly planting the flag for its latest operating system, the need to upgrade is...
In a move that has left many Windows users reeling, Microsoft recently announced that it will officially end support for its Windows Mail and Calendar applications by December 31, 2024. These applications have served as the baseline tools for email communication and scheduling for users on both...
The digital landscape is ever-evolving, and sometimes that means saying goodbye to familiar tools. For users of Windows 11, the time has come to officially bid adieu to the Mail, Calendar, and People apps, all of which will no longer be supported. This change, as outlined by PCMag, points to...
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