Microsoft has announced a significant development for Windows 10 users approaching the operating system's end-of-support date on October 14, 2025. The company is offering a one-year Extended Security Update (ESU) program at no cost to personal users who apply, providing a crucial lifeline for...
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As Microsoft approaches the end of free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, a significant portion of users remain hesitant to transition to Windows 11. Despite the availability of a free upgrade, approximately 500 million users continue to operate on Windows 10, raising concerns about...
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Skype Retires; Teams Archiving Boosts Compliance Capabilities
In a bold strategic move, Microsoft is streamlining its communication offerings by retiring Skype for consumers on May 5, 2025. At the same time, new integrated archiving solutions are evolving around its modern communication...
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Microsoft has announced that it will retire its long-standing communication platform, Skype, on May 5, 2025. This decision marks the end of an era for a service that revolutionized online communication since its inception in 2003. Users are encouraged to transition to Microsoft Teams Free, which...
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Microsoft's decision to discontinue the Mail and Calendar apps in Windows 11 has led to significant disruptions for users, particularly those relying on Outlook and Hotmail accounts. As of December 31, 2024, these native applications ceased to function effectively, prompting a mandatory...
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An era in digital communication is quietly drawing to a close: Microsoft’s announcement that its Skype service will cease operations in May signals more than a corporate change. It encapsulates the remarkable journey of one of the most influential consumer technologies of the early 21st century...
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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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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...
Looks like Microsoft’s plans for a seamless transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 have hit a pretty bumpy road. With the announcement that extended support for Windows 10 will end in October 2026, Microsoft is urging its massive user base of 800 million to jump onboard Windows 11. However...
In a bold move that is likely to shake up user habits across Windows devices, Microsoft has announced it will terminate support for its long-established Mail, Calendar, and People applications by the end of this year. Instead, the tech giant is directing users towards its new Outlook for Windows...
In a move that has raised eyebrows among its user base, Microsoft has announced that support for the Windows Mail and Calendar apps will officially come to an end on December 31, 2024. Starting January 1, 2025, users will no longer be able to send or receive emails through these applications...
As the technology landscape continues to evolve, significant shifts are occurring within the Windows operating system user base. Recent data reveals a notable decline in the popularity of Windows 10, with an increasing number of users transitioning to Windows 11. This trend is underscored by the...
Welcome back to Microsoft Build! Wherever this finds you, we hope that you’re safe and healthy. Since last Build, the Microsoft Edge platform continues to empower developers with the latest tools ready for today’s evolving web landscape. In the State of the Platform video below, Program Managers...
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Overview
The Creators Update is packed with new features for app developers and end users that are designed to delight developers who can offer their end users a rich experience.
User transition & data migration
Users are encouraged to download the store version of their desktop apps. If...