Microsoft's announcement to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025 has prompted institutions worldwide to transition to Windows 11. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) is proactively addressing this change by mandating that all university-owned Windows devices...
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As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life on October 14, 2025, the IT landscape finds itself at a pivotal crossroads—a moment marked by urgency, uncertainty, and critical decision-making for organizations worldwide. Despite ongoing advances in Windows 11, Windows 10 retains a robust presence in...
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As October 14, 2025 approaches, the world stands on the threshold of a dramatic shift in personal and enterprise computing. Millions of users—ranging from home enthusiasts to Fortune 500 corporations—are confronting an inevitability: Microsoft will end all official support for Windows 10. This...
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As Microsoft prepares to discontinue support for Windows 10 in October 2025, the pressure on users and organizations to transition to Windows 11— or consider alternatives — has reached new heights. Historically, Microsoft operating systems have maintained an unrivaled presence across public and...
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Microsoft has officially announced that support for Windows 10 will conclude on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. This impending end-of-support has raised significant concerns...
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As Microsoft approaches its official end-of-support date for Windows 10, currently set for October 14, 2025, organizations across industries are faced with a critical crossroads. The impending sunsetting of Windows 10 is about much more than simply upgrading operating systems—it’s a pivotal...
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Behold, the countdown has begun: Microsoft, the software colossus that wields the mighty Windows operating system, is snipping the lifeline for Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025. Now, before you start spray-painting “2025” on your old laptop and spinning up conspiracy theories with your...
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Microsoft's decision to phase out the popular Remote Desktop app for Windows marks a significant shift in how users will remotely connect to their PCs and cloud workspaces in the near future. With the app set to disappear from the Microsoft Store on May 27, 2025, Windows users—both enterprise...
In a digital world dominated by constant change, Microsoft has ramped up its efforts to persuade users to transition from Windows 10—the reigning champion of desktop operating systems—to its newer sibling, Windows 11. As we gear up for the impending end-of-life date for Windows 10 on October 14...
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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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In a move that’s stirring many users into action, Microsoft has officially declared that it wants everyone to abandon classic Outlook by April 2026. But don’t fret just yet; a lifeline in the form of extended support will stay available until at least 2029 for those clinging to their beloved...
In a transformative shift set for April 2026, Microsoft has announced that users of Microsoft 365 for Enterprise will be automatically transitioned from the Classic Outlook application to the New Outlook for Windows. This change is designed to create a more modern, streamlined user experience...
As the clock ticks down on Windows 10's support, now is the perfect time for organizations to start gearing up for the transition to Windows 11. With approximately 90% of employees expressing that outdated technology hinders productivity, the urgency to upgrade can't be overstated. The shift to...
In what promises to be a pivotal moment for business productivity software, Microsoft has announced that starting January 6, 2025, all users with Microsoft 365 Business and Premium licenses will be ushered into a new phase—the transition from the classic Outlook to the newly redesigned Outlook...
As we inch closer to October 14, 2025, marking the end of life for Windows 10, it’s crucial for users to begin strategizing their transition to Windows 11. This pivotal moment is not just a timeline to remember but a chance to embrace a modern, secure computing experience designed to meet...
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In recent developments, Datacom has forged a strategic alliance with Microsoft, becoming a Strategic Refresh Initiative (SRI) partner for Windows 11 in the Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) region. This partnership positions Datacom among a select group of 21 global partners...
After 25+ years of helping people use and experience the web, Internet Explorer (IE) is officially retired and out of support as of today, June 15, 2022. To many millions of you, thank you for using Internet Explorer as your gateway to the internet. For our readers in Japan and Korea, please...
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In collaboration with our friends in the Selenium project, the Microsoft Edge team is excited to announce that you can now test Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge with Internet Explorer Driver. With just a few changes to an existing test that runs against Internet Explorer, you can get...
For our readers in Japan and Korea, please use these links: 한국어 블로그와 FAQ는, 여기를 참조하세요. 本ブログの日本語版はこちらです。 Over the last year, you may have noticed our movement away from Internet Explorer (“IE”) support, such as an announcement of the end of IE support by Microsoft 365 online services. Today, we...
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Our new modern browser, Microsoft Edge, debuted over a year ago and today can be found on hundreds of millions of devices. Last August, we announced that Microsoft Edge Legacy desktop application support would end on March 9, 2021 as part of this transition to the new Microsoft Edge. Today...
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