Microsoft has announced that, effective May 27, 2025, it will discontinue support for its Remote Desktop app for Windows, urging users to transition to the new Windows App. (windowscentral.com)
Introduction to the Windows App
The Windows App is a unified client designed to provide seamless...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, businesses must proactively plan their transition to newer operating systems to maintain security and operational efficiency. Microsoft's cessation of support means no more security updates, bug fixes, or technical...
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Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally planned end date in April 2025 offers a significant insight into the complex reality of enterprise IT infrastructure management. Although WSUS has long been a stalwart in Windows...
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The slow, deliberate dismantling of the classic Windows Control Panel is entering a new, unmistakable phase. As another foundational feature migrates to the modern Settings app, Microsoft continues its years-long journey of transitioning from the legacy corridors of Windows to the bright...
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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...
As the clock ticks towards the October 14th deadline, millions of Windows users are facing a pivotal moment that encapsulates the wider challenges of modern computing: secure, sustainable, and future-ready systems. While Microsoft has made concerted efforts to nudge consumers and businesses onto...
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The pressure is mounting for Windows 10 devotees, as Microsoft intensifies its campaign to migrate users to Windows 11. This evolving push reflects both encouraging trends in adoption and the sobering reality that a significant segment of the PC landscape remains anchored to the older OS. The...
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The digital world continually evolves, yet the echoes of past technologies linger in everyday workflows and IT management. Among these is Internet Explorer 11, a browser whose name evokes both nostalgia and, for some enterprises, necessity. Despite its official retirement by Microsoft on June...
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Few tech announcements provoke dread in the hearts of everyday users quite like Microsoft waving its latest flag—especially when that banner reads something like, “Support for Windows 10 is ending.” In October, a familiar story unfolds for millions of users and IT departments alike: a trusted...
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It began with a whisper on the digital wind: “Enjoy Classic Teams while you still can.” For those who’ve built their workflows on Microsoft’s flagship collaboration platform, the writing has been on the wall for a while. We’ve seen the glimmer of new Teams beckoning from the App Store and the...
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There's a ticking clock in every Windows 10 computer, and it happens to sound a lot like the theme music from Jaws. Something—or someone—is approaching, and users worldwide are starting to sense the fins in the water. Here’s the update you didn’t want: Windows 10’s retirement party is officially...
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Microsoft Office's Sunset: The End of Support Looms for Office 2016 and 2019
The digital clock is ticking down for several stalwarts in Microsoft's ecosystem. On October 14, 2025—just six months away from this writing—both Windows 10 and Microsoft Office versions 2016 and 2019 will reach their...
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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...
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As of October 17, 2024, Windows users are bracing for an upcoming tsunami of change in their software environment, with Microsoft officially signaling the end of support for several versions of its popular productivity suites and server applications, primarily focusing on Office and Exchange...
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As a long-time Windows aficionado, the notion of abandoning my trusty operating system for the sleek confines of macOS has always felt like a radical concept—akin to ditching your childhood teddy bear for a more sophisticated experience. But as I discovered while sifting through recent tech...
Microsoft’s latest decree has officially extinguished the glimmer of hope that older systems might have a chance to run Windows 11 without major edits or hacks. The celebrated operating system (OS), Windows 10, which still reigns as the most widely-used OS in the world, faces its inevitable...
Microsoft has just rolled out the official shipping version of the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2), marking a significant milestone as the year's major feature update for the beloved operating system. But as with most changes, there’s a catch: this update is set to remove several familiar...
In a significant transition, Microsoft has recently confirmed the retirement of the iconic Control Panel, a cornerstone of the Windows operating system since its inception with Windows 1.0 back in 1985. This move marks a continued shift towards a more modern, user-friendly Windows experience...
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Excuse my english, I'm doing my best.
As the title says, i'm currently moving away from mac osx and going to Windows 10.
Basically for economic reasons. My macbook has died on me, I...
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Is it really impossible for MS to use old WinXP drivers in the new OS ?
I see no reason, why everything should be changed.
Most of the old PC can not be moved to Vista, because there is and never will be drivers for 7.
We allready decided to jump over Visva to spare money.
We have about 14000...
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