Microsoft’s slow-but-steady retirement of Windows 10 has accelerated into a clear endgame: the company has shut down the Windows 10 Beta testing channel, confirmed a hard end-of-support date for the platform, and rolled out a narrowly scoped consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that...
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Microsoft has quietly confirmed a welcome twist for holdouts on Windows 10: a single consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) license, tied to your personal Microsoft account, can cover up to 10 PCs—plus you don’t have to pay the previously announced $30 if you opt to sync settings with the...
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Windows 10’s long goodbye is nearly here, and the smartest move you can make before support ends on October 14, 2025 is to download and archive a clean, unmodified Windows 10 Version 22H2 ISO directly from Microsoft. Whether you plan to keep older PCs running, want a recovery option if a drive...
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As October approaches, the Windows ecosystem is on the brink of a pivotal transition. Microsoft has officially reminded customers that Windows 11 version 22H2—launched in September 2022—will reach the end of servicing for its last supported editions, including Enterprise, Education, and IoT...
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Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6156 (KB5062649) to the Release Preview Channel, introducing several key updates and improvements.
Enhanced Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Enrollment
A significant enhancement in this build addresses an issue with the Windows 10 ESU...
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For millions of Windows users around the world, Patch Tuesday isn’t just a routine software update—it’s a monthly pulse check on the evolution, security, and features of the planet’s most popular desktop operating system. July 2025’s Patch Tuesday sees Microsoft unveiling a slew of updates that...
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As Windows 10 version 22H2 approaches its end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, organizations are faced with the challenge of maintaining security and compliance for devices that cannot be upgraded to Windows 11. To address this, Microsoft offers the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program...
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For PC owners clinging to Windows 10 past its official support lifecycle, Microsoft’s recent announcement on Extended Security Updates (ESU) eligibility lands as both a relief and a critical pivot point in the Windows ecosystem. Contrary to prior uncertainty, Microsoft has now formally confirmed...
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For users and IT professionals reliant on Windows 10, the latest developments from Microsoft’s update pipeline signal a focused effort to enhance system performance, security, and user experience ahead of the upcoming July Patchday. While the tech giant’s attention has shifted increasingly...
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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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With the arrival of the June 2025 Windows non-security preview update (KB5061087, OS Build 19045.6036), the Windows 10 ecosystem continues to receive meaningful refinements even as its official end-of-support date draws closer. Windows 10, version 22H2, remains the final major feature set before...
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In a month marked by accelerated security initiatives and a flurry of Windows updates, a significant stumble has emerged at the intersection of enterprise collaboration and system management: the June 2025 KB5060533 Windows update has triggered severe boot errors on Surface Hub v1 devices...
Here are the features and improvements included in Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6029 (KB5061087), as released to the Release Preview Channel on June 12, 2025:
Key Features and Improvements
Mobile Operator Profiles: Updated the Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles.
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Here is a summary of the new features and improvements in Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6029 (KB5061087), as released on June 12, 2025, to the Release Preview Channel:
Key Changes
Mobile Operator Profiles: Updated Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles for better mobile operator...
Microsoft's June 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 10, designated as KB5060533, introduces several noteworthy changes, including the restoration of seconds in the Calendar flyout and the integration of Bing search functionality within the Calendar interface.
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Microsoft has recently released the KB5058481 update for Windows 10 version 22H2, bringing the build number to 19045.5917. This update reintroduces the calendar flyout clock, a feature that had been quietly removed in previous versions. Additionally, it enhances the Rich Calendar experience...
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Microsoft has released the KB5058502 Preview update for Windows 11, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user interaction and system functionality. This non-security update, applicable to versions 22H2 and 23H2, brings notable changes to Copilot shortcuts, widgets, and the...
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Microsoft has recently released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.5912 (KB5058481) to the Release Preview Channel, introducing a series of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system performance.
Calendar Flyout Enhancements
The Calendar flyout has been updated to reintroduce...
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For months, Windows 10 users wrestled with an unexpected productivity hiccup: the sudden failure of jump lists—those small but mighty shortcuts accessible from the Start menu and taskbar, integral to daily workflows for millions. The story behind this disruption, Microsoft’s delayed...
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Below is an in-depth breakdown of the recently released update for Windows 10 – Build 19045.5794 – which is now available to Windows Insiders on the Release Preview Channel.
Overview of the New Windows 10 Build
Windows Insiders using Windows 10 22H2 now have access to Build 19045.5794...
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