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Save up to 50% on Start11, Groupy, and other must-have Windows 11 and 10 utilities
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Give us an option to keep using Windows 10's interface.
Windows 11 Needs a Windows 10 Mode: Microsoft is betting the farm on its Windows 11 redesign. An interface option would have been a better idea.
pcmag.com/opinions/windows-11-needs-a-windows-10-mode
You can now relive Windows 95 on Windows 11 and 10 with latest WindowBlinds 11 update
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Windows 11 Is Finally Becoming the OS It Should Have Been From the Start: Microsoft is completely redesigning parts of its OS so it doesn't hog all the ...
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Patch-Day: 1.400 Schwachstellen und eine ausgenutzte Sicherheitslücke: Wieder ein Patchday der großen Zahlen: Microsoft schließt mehr als 1.400 Sicherheitslücken ...
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Microsoft quietly gave Windows 10 another year, but it can't keep kicking the can down the road
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Key FactsMicrosoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates Through October 2027
Oct 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Following the October 14, 2025 retirement, Microsoft is offering another year of security updates.
- The extension keeps Windows 10 secure until October 2027 and remains available even without prior ESU enrollment.
- It provides security updates only, without new features like those included in some Windows 11 updates.
- Memory and storage prices surged in 2026, while Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.
I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft extended Windows 10 to 2028, as it planned for enterprise systems with paid ESU plans.— Abhishek, XDA author, expressing a personal expectation about Windows 10's extension and ESU plans.
Windows update patches a whopping 1,400 security bugs - including 2 zero days - ZDNET
zdnet.com/tech/windows-october-update-patches-file-explorer-bluetooth/
Older versions of Windows to lose access to updates in 2027: In a blog post, a Microsoft representative said older versions of Windows will lose access to ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/10/13/older-versions-of-windows-to-lose-access-to-updates-in-2027
I was ready to pay for a remote desktop app, but Windows 11 already ships one for free
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Key FactsWindows 11 Includes Free Remote-Access Tools
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Quick Assist is preinstalled on Windows 11 Home and Pro and also works with Windows 10 devices.
- The helper needs a Microsoft account; the other person only needs internet access and enters a time-limited six-digit code.
- Quick Assist supports screen viewing, annotations, and remote control; taking control requires consent and can be withdrawn at any time.
- Windows Remote Desktop can host sessions only on Windows 11 Pro or higher editions; msra.exe requires no Microsoft account.
Microsoft Warns Old Windows PCs Face An Update Cutoff In 2027: Users on older versions of Windows 11 or ESU Windows 10 are advised to update before June 19 ...
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Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5099539 extended security update: Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5099539 extended security update, which includes the ...
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Key FactsJuly 2026 Windows 10 Update KB5099539 Released
Jul 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
- The cumulative update KB5099539 for Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2 addresses several known issues.
- Fixes include problems with OLE Automation, File Explorer's OneDrive shortcut, Recycle Bin dialogs, and hotkey handling.
- Security enhancements feature dynamic reporting of Secure Boot status and expanded certificate deployment.
- Networking and Remote Desktop components received updates, adding SHA-2 certificate support and network security hardening.
After just five years, Microsoft will end support for low-cost Windows 11 SE: Windows 11 SE was made for school laptop fleets where ChromeOS has made inroads.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/microsoft-kills-windows-11-se-another-in-a-long-line-of-failed-chromeos-competitors/
WIRED May 09 25
Do You Really Have to Stop Using Windows 10?: Microsoft has stopped supporting the operating system. If you’re still running Windows 10, here are your options.
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Ziff Davis Nov 04 24
Windows 11 Remains the Underdog to Windows 10, but It’s Gaining Traction: The latest OS nabs 35% market share while version 10 continues its slide.
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Microsoft kicks out this standard app after almost 3 decades: For 28 years, the program was part of the standard Windows inventory. Now Microsoft is putting an ...
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Wi-Fi 7 Isn’t Supported By Windows 10, Only Works With Windows 11, Linux & ChromeOS
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Key FactsWi-Fi 7 Only Compatible with Windows 11, Linux & ChromeOS
Aug 23, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wccftech.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wccftech.com
- Wi-Fi 7 will introduce the next generation of wireless connectivity, but it requires the latest Windows OS for full support.
- Windows 10 devices will not be able to use Wi-Fi 7, only supported by Windows 11, Linux & ChromeOS.
- The Wi-Fi 7 solutions are based on an improved process technology, offering a much lower active power design.
- Wi-Fi 7 technology will be a major selling point in the upcoming 'Core Ultra' platform.
How to Revive an Old Computer for Your Kid—or Decide on a New One: If you have an older computer that feels too slow to get anything done, these tips may keep it ...
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Key FactsRevive an Old Computer or Choose a New One
Jul 2, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Windows 10 PCs: reset and restart
- Wait for the reset process to complete, then install all Windows updates - this may require two or three restarts, depending on how long your PC has been out of operation.
- Next, upgrade to Windows 11 if possible.
- If the PC Health Check app indicates that your laptop is not supported, you may still be able to upgrade to Windows 11, depending on how your laptop falls short of the requirements. However, this carries risks. Read the guide from Ars Technica to decide whether you want to upgrade or continue using Windows 10.
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