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Microsoft faces heat after quietly blocking promised Office features on Apple systems

Sayan Sen — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:50:01 +0000

Microsoft is facing growing backlash for silently restricting Office capabilities that had been earlier promised to users on Apple devices. Read more...

Windows 10 gets a funeral in France as furious activists parade a coffin, blasting Microsoft

Usama Jawad — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:28:01 +0000

A literal coffin for Windows 10 hits the streets as protesters slam Microsoft's cutoff, warning millions of PCs could be pushed to the grave next. Read more...

Office LTSC 2021 support is ending, and Microsoft wants you to migrate to the cloud

Usama Jawad — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:12:01 +0000

Office LTSC 2021 apps will still run but lose security updates and support, and Microsoft is suggesting an upgrade to Microsoft 365. Read more...

Microsoft announces new ESU programs for more versions of Windows

Usama Jawad — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:16:01 +0000

Microsoft puts a $61 price tag on extended Windows security as more aging versions race toward the end of support. Read more...

Windows Vista effectively dead as Windows Server 2008 support finally ends

Usama Jawad — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:38:01 +0000

Microsoft has finally ended support for Windows Server 2008, which means that the Windows Vista/Longhorn codebase is no longer fit for production use. Read more...

Microsoft warns IT admins against using unsupported .NET runtimes on Windows

Usama Jawad — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has 'strongly discouraged' the use of unsupported .NET runtimes, and explained how to remediate related issues. Read more...

Microsoft confirms it's pushing Windows 11 25H2 to many supported PCs

Sayan Sen — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:10:01 +0000

Microsoft is now going to automatically push Windows 11 25H2 on all supported PCs, as yet another version of the OS has run its course and reached end of servicing status. Read more...

Microsoft clarifies it is not actually ending support for many Windows 10 PCs

Sayan Sen — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has clarified that it is not ending support for Windows 10 on every system out there. The company has acknowledged the bug and has shared a fix. Read more...

Microsoft warns of potential cybersecurity disaster if you stay on Windows 10

Usama Jawad — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has warned enterprise customers about the dangers of staying on unsupported systems like Windows 10. Read more...

KB5066791: Microsoft shares details on Windows 10 support end with final October 2025 Patch

Sayan Sen — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:19:39 +0000

Microsoft has released October 2025 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for Windows 10 version 21H2 and version 22H2 under KB5066791. This is the final Patch Tuesday for Windows 10. Read more...

Windows 10 users may find themselves in tricky situation after upcoming final Patch Tuesday

Usama Jawad — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:00:01 +0000

Windows 10 is reaching its end of life in a week, but that could cause unexpected problems for many users. Read more...

The anti-Microsoft toolkit maker for unsupported Windows 11 PCs has a new message

Sayan Sen — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:09:57 +0000

Back in June, a right-to-repair advocacy group that released an anti-Microsoft toolkit, has shared a new message for the company. Read more...

Microsoft warns Office 2016/2019 users to switch to the cloud as support ends soon

David Uzondu — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:20:02 +0000

Microsoft is ending support for Office 2016 and 2019 next month and is now reminding users as it pushes them toward the cloud. Read more...

Microsoft warns customers about end of support for Access 2016 and 2019

Usama Jawad — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:44:01 +0000

Microsoft has cautioned customers using legacy versions of Access, warning them that they'll receive no support after October 14. Read more...

Microsoft is killing off the Mobile Plans app in Windows

Usama Jawad — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:36:02 +0000

Microsoft has decided to kill off the Mobile Plans app in Windows, and revealed plans to migrate the process to the web, while integrating with the Windows 11 Settings app. Read more...

After Windows 10, 0patch adds unofficial support for Office 2016, 2019 with new paid plans

Sayan Sen — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:18:02 +0000

Office 2016 and Office 2019 are set to receive extended support for more years thanks to 0patch. The firm has published a couple of new paid plans. Read more...

PSA: OneNote for Windows 10 is being killed off, here is what you need to do

Usama Jawad — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has emphasized the need to migrate from OneNote for Windows 10 to OneNote on Windows as soon as possible to avoid disruptions. Read more...

Here is the complete list of Microsoft products being killed off in 2025

Usama Jawad — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:38:01 +0000

We have compiled a list of all the Microsoft products and services that have been or are being retired this year, following years of support. Read more...

Microsoft sued for ending Windows 10 support and 'knowingly' "jeopardizing" your data

Sayan Sen — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 07:40:01 +0000

Microsoft has been sued for ending Windows 10 support this year and for "jeopardizing" your data while being "well aware" of it. Read more...

Visual Studio 2015 is being killed off soon, here is what you need to know

Usama Jawad — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:54:02 +0000

After nearly 10 years of mainstream and extended support, Microsoft is killing off Visual Studio 2015. It has recommended that customers upgrade to Visual Studio 2022. Read more...

PSA: Some other versions of Windows are losing support on October 14 too

Usama Jawad — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 11:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has published a reminder for some Windows customers, informing them that apart from Windows 10, some other versions are losing support on October 14, 2025 too. Read more...

Microsoft announces surprise ESU programs for Skype for Business and Exchange

Usama Jawad — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has published advisories announcing Extended Security Update (ESUs) for some Skype and Exchange products, but there are many caveats. Read more...

Another ancient version of Windows 10 is losing support in three months too

Usama Jawad — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has warned customers that another ancient version of Windows 10 is losing support in October 2025, too. Read more...

Anti-Microsoft "End of Windows 10 toolkit" released for unsupported Windows 11 PCs

Sayan Sen — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:40:01 +0000

An "End of Windows 10 toolkit" has been released that is meant to help deal with systems that can not upgrade to Windows 11. Read more...

Microsoft gets pummeled as Windows 10 'free' extended support won't save "400 million" PCs

Sayan Sen — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:22:01 +0000

Microsoft recently extended the support date for Windows 10 under the ESU program and it works almost for free. However, the company has still been criticized. Read more...

Governments begin warning all users on Windows 10 end of support and how to deal with it

Sayan Sen — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:50:01 +0000

Windows 10 end-of-support date is nearing and now the governments are beginning to issue cautionary notices about it. Read more...

Here is a list of Samsung Galaxy watches that won't be supported after September 2025

Sayan Sen — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:42:01 +0000

Samsung is set to end support for Tizen OS on its smartwatch lineup very soon this year. These are the watches that will lose support. Read more...

Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10 support for M365 apps like Teams, Outlook, OneDrive

Sayan Sen — Sat, 10 May 2025 17:16:01 +0000

In a major move, today Neowin noticed that Microsoft has quietly added years to support for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10. Read more...

A Linux-backed project shows how to save unsupported Windows 10 PCs by installing Linux

Sayan Sen — Tue, 06 May 2025 12:20:01 +0000

Windows 10 end of support is in six months and many PCs that are unsupported by Windows 11 won't be able to upgrade. A new Linux-backed project urges users to try installing Linux and shows how. Read more...

Microsoft reminds of Windows 10 end of support that makes your PC insecure or obsolete

Sayan Sen — Tue, 06 May 2025 06:40:01 +0000

Microsoft has reminded its customers about the upcoming end of support for Windows 10. The company has listed ways you can deal with it. Read more...

Microsoft is ending Surface Hub and Surface Hub 2S support soon

Taras Buria — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:30:02 +0000

Windows 10 support is ending soon, and the operating system is taking down with itself two of Microsoft's largest-ever Surface devices. Read more...

Like Windows 11, Microsoft "proves" why Microsoft 365 is better than Office for you

Sayan Sen — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:12:02 +0000

Microsoft has the "proof" to show why Microsoft 365 is better than Office and why you must upgrade to M365. Read more...

Surface Book 3 is no longer supported

Taras Buria — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:52:01 +0000

April 1st is not a fun day for Surface Book 3 owners. This unique computer from Microsoft has reached the end of its lifecycle. Read more...

Microsoft shares updated Windows 10 paid extended support program details

Sayan Sen — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:38:01 +0000

Microsoft has provided updated documentation on the upcoming Windows 10 extended support ESU program. Read more...

Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook may stop working fully if you don't update to Windows 11

Sayan Sen — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:49:59 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft 365 applications like Outlook, among others, may stop working fully if users do not update to Windows 11 by October next year. Read more...

Microsoft tells users to upgrade to Windows 11 while its free for a limited time only

Taras Buria — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:42:01 +0000

Microsoft is once again urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 while the latter is "free for a limited time only." Read more...

Teams Rooms support for Windows 10 will die with the operating system

Paul Hill — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Teams Rooms for Windows 10 on the same day that Microsoft ends support for that operating system in general. Read more...

ESET recommends installing Linux if your unsupported Windows 11 PC can't update from 10

Sayan Sen — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 07:26:02 +0000

ESET has suggested that users who are unable to update to Windows 11 due to unsupported hardware can try switching to Linux. Read more...

WhatsApp to stop supporting older Android phones starting January 2025, check full list here

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:18:02 +0000

Meta-owned WhatsApp continues to cut down devices from its support list and has announced that it will stop supporting older Android devices starting January 1, 2025. Read more...

Save your computer from Microsoft's Windows 10 end-of-life planned obsolescence

Paul Hill — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:00:01 +0000

With Windows 10's end-of-life less than a year away, up to 240 million PCs could be expedited to landfill. Here are some ideas to delay that end well past 2025. Read more...