Microsoft is issuing a stark reminder to the developer community: support for Visual Studio 2015 is drawing to a close, marking the end of an era for one of the company’s most influential software development platforms. As the deadline looms on October 14—coinciding with the retirement of...
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Microsoft’s gradual retreat from Windows 10, culminating in phased support withdrawals for its flagship Office suite, marks a pivotal shift that impacts millions still tethered to the aging operating system. On the surface, it appears to be a predictable move—one in keeping with the company’s...
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The countdown has begun for Windows 10 users: in just 90 days, support for Windows 10 version 22H2 will come to an end across all major editions, including Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise. This milestone, scheduled for October 14, signifies not only the conclusion of regular...
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As of July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most widely used desktop operating system worldwide, marking a significant milestone in Microsoft's OS evolution. (windowscentral.com)
This shift is largely attributed to the impending end of support for Windows 10...
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As the sun sets on Windows 10, a pivotal chapter in Microsoft’s operating system legacy comes to a close, ushering in both uncertainty and urgency for millions of users worldwide. The end-of-life (EOL) dates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 are not just technical milestones but pivotal inflection...
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As Windows 10’s end of support draws nearer, users, businesses, and IT professionals face a significant inflection point. Microsoft’s long-standing operating system has powered millions of devices since its highly anticipated launch in 2015, blending familiarity with a far-reaching modernization...
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For millions of Windows users around the globe, the past several years have been defined by a relentless push from Microsoft to migrate from Windows 10 to the newer Windows 11 operating system. Despite persistent nudges, messaging, and the lure of free upgrades, around 700 million PCs worldwide...
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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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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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