Tag: end-of-life

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Microsoft reveals high prices for extended support for Windows 10

Microsoft reveals high prices for extended support for Windows 10

Windows 10 will no longer receive free security updates starting Oct. 14, 2025. Microsoft therefore recommends that users switch to Windows 11 before that date. If not, safe continued usage will only be possible through the Extended Security Updates program. That comes at a high cost. Microsoft ... Read more

date23 days ago
Windows Mixed Reality reaches end-of-life in 2026

Windows Mixed Reality reaches end-of-life in 2026

In late 2023, Microsoft announced that Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) was no longer being developed. However, it turns out that the application's end-of-life status will not arrive until November 2026. Even then, VR headsets that rely on WMR will still continue to operate. We previously noted that ... Read more

date4 months ago
End of support for Visual Studio 2013 in sight

End of support for Visual Studio 2013 in sight

Microsoft has indicated that the extended support phase for Visual Studio 2013 will end this year. As of April 9, 2024, this version of the development platform will no longer be supported and will be considered end-of-life. The end is also slowly approaching for older versions other than Visual St... Read more

date4 months ago
Microsoft brings Copilot to Windows 10’s 1.4 billion users

Microsoft brings Copilot to Windows 10’s 1.4 billion users

It's official: those on Windows 10 can start using Windows Copilot. The AI functionality was previously exclusive to Windows 11, but is now also available to Insider Preview members on the older operating system. The end-of-life date of the OS remains unchanged: support for Windows 10 will end i... Read more

date5 months ago
“Microsoft abandoning 400 million Windows 10 PCs”

“Microsoft abandoning 400 million Windows 10 PCs”

Microsoft should continue to provide Windows 10 with security patches beyond 2025, argues the nonprofit organization Public Interest Research Group (PIRG). In October of that year, the tech giant plans to stop monthly updates. More than 20,000 people have signed the petition aimed at Microsoft C... Read more

date6 months ago
Gartner: “technical debt” is holding companies back

Gartner: “technical debt” is holding companies back

Gartner has revealed its findings from a recent analysis. The research report shows that reliance on outdated technologies can slow a CTO's response to disruptive events. Recent Gartner research has led to some interesting facts regarding the lack of outcome-focused technology solutions in the e... Read more

date11 months ago
Microsoft warns of Windows Server 2012/R2 end-of-life

Microsoft warns of Windows Server 2012/R2 end-of-life

Microsoft issued another warning about Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2's reaching end-of-life status in October this year. The giant urges users to update to newer versions or Azure Virtual Machine instances. All support for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 ceases on October 10. Though mainstream... Read more

date1 year ago
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