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Microsoft Update Warning—400 Million Windows PCs Now At Risk
The more serious challenge, though, will be one of user inertia. At last count, estimates are that there remain 900 million PCs running Windows 10, of which only 400 million are not technically capable of the leap to Windows 11.
Microsoft is forced to halt the Windows 11 24H2 update on some PCs
Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 24H2 update is off to a bumpy start. According to a report by Bleeping Computer, users are facing compatibility issues across various hardware and software configurations, prompting the company to temporarily block the update for some devices.
You can now try Microsoft’s more modern Windows Hello UI
Microsoft currently supports passkeys in Windows 11, but the experience of using one from a mobile device involves scanning QR codes and an outdated UI. A new sign-in UI for passkeys and Microsoft account authentication will improve this greatly, as part of this Windows Hello UI overhaul.
Why You Should Buy A New Microsoft Windows PC In 2025
And so, whether it’s to grab a deal or to bolster the security of your home setup, it does look like 2025 could be the year to buy a new Windows PC.
Microsoft to Charge $30 for Another Year of Windows 10 Security Updates
If you’re running Windows 10 and want to use it beyond the bitter end of support next fall, Microsoft has a deal for you: $30 for a year of updates. The software giant announced that, closer to the October 14,
Microsoft wants $30 to let you keep using Windows 10 securely for another year
Windows 10 end of support is coming in October 2025, and consumers will only be able to buy an extra year of security updates.
Here’s How Microsoft Will Generate Revenue From Your Company’s Old Windows 10 Computers
Windows 11 has been out since 2021, but many users are resisting the upgrade. Now, Microsoft will charge for security updates ...
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‘Windows Intelligence’: Microsoft might be rebranding its Windows AI tools
According to Windows Central, Microsoft might be looking to rebrand its collection of Windows AI capabilities under a ...
Microsoft Weekly: $30 to keep Windows 10 alive, Recall recalled again, and more0 0
Recalled Recall, $30 for Windows 10 updates, new Windows bugs, and more stories in this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap.
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With KB5045885, Microsoft has decided to disable the recently-introduced Gamepad keyboard in Windows 11
The latest KB5045885 Build to the Windows 11 Dev Channel has disabled the recent Gamepad introduced by Microsoft a few weeks ...
CrowdStrike strikes again, this time crashing Office apps in Windows 11
So far, though, it appears to be isolated to CrowdStrike’s solution. Microsoft has added affected devices to its list of devices that are blocked from receiving the Windows 11 24H2 update, and the ...
Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 bug patch fixes some problems - and creates new ones
The patch designed to fix a bunch of problems is proving to be problematic itself - but there is a workaround for install ...
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With KB5045889, Microsoft introduces a new Windows Hello experience to Windows 11
KB5045889 is now available to download and install. Doing so will grant you access to the new Windows Hello experience.
Microsoft: Windows Server IoT 2025 is now generally available
Microsoft has released Windows Server IoT 2025 with improved performance, security, and scalability. It can handle demanding ...