Tag: Microsoft
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Microsoft Windows 11 25H2: A Lightweight, Faster Update with Stronger Security
Overview: A Lighter, Faster Windows 11 25H2 Microsoft has officially begun the 2025 Windows update cycle, with Windows 11 25H2 rolling out to both personal and business users. The key promise is a lighter, quicker installation process compared with traditional annual updates. Rather than replacing every system file, 25H2 updates only the files that are…
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Xbox Game Pass Price Increase Triggers Cancellations Across Portugal
What changed for Xbox Game Pass in Portugal Microsoft announced a price increase for Xbox Game Pass, and the ripple effects were felt quickly across Portugal. The Ultimate tier, previously the most expensive option for many players, now costs 26.99€ per month, marking a substantial 50% jump. Alongside the price change, Microsoft rebranded two other…
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Microsoft Windows 11 25H2 Update: Faster Install, Stronger Security
Overview: What Windows 11 25H2 Changes Microsoft has begun its usual yearly Windows update cycle for 2025, officially releasing Windows 11 25H2 for both home and business users. Unlike past full-stack upgrades, 25H2 introduces a lighter update philosophy designed to speed deployment while preserving system stability. The update updates only the necessary files rather than…
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Gamers Cancel Xbox Game Pass After Price Hike
The price increase and the backlash Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass in several regions, reigniting debate about the service’s value proposition. Longtime subscribers—some who joined during the early days of Xbox Live—are weighing the monthly cost against a library that rotates and sometimes omits their favorite titles. Social posts quickly reflected…
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Game Pass Overhaul: Higher Prices and New Tiers Explained
What changed Microsoft has announced a sweeping overhaul of its Game Pass subscription, reshaping tiers, pricing, and benefits across markets, with Germany at the center of the rollout. The changes rename the bundles: Core becomes Essential (9 EUR/month), Standard becomes Premium (13 EUR/month), while Ultimate remains the top tier at 27 EUR/month. In addition, unlimited…
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Microsoft Reshapes Game Pass: New Pricing and Tiers Explained
Overview: a full restructuring of Game Pass Microsoft has announced a sweeping overhaul of its Xbox Game Pass service. The lineup reorganizes the three existing tiers into Essential, Premium and Ultimate, rebrands the levels, and introduces new benefits across the board. One notable change: cloud gaming becomes a standard feature across all plans, reducing the…
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Four Known Windows 11 25H2 Bugs to Watch
Overview: Windows 11 25H2 lands with caveats The Windows 11 25H2 feature update—often referred to as the fall upgrade—has begun rolling out to eligible devices. While Microsoft markets it as a step forward with refinements and new capabilities, reporting from tech outlets like Windows Latest indicates that the rollout is proceeding with four well-documented bugs…
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EU Consumer Advocates Call for Clear Windows 10 Support Rules
Extended Windows 10 support in the EU: what changes Microsoft has announced that free security support for Windows 10 will continue for users in the European Economic Area until 14 October 2026. This follows an earlier plan to end free support on 14 October 2025. The extension is contingent on users setting up a Microsoft…
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Windows 10 ESU: Free Security Updates Through 2026
The Windows 10 End of Support Deadline Microsoft marked a major milestone for Windows 10: regular support ends on October 14, 2025. After that date, standard feature updates stop, and security updates are limited to the Extended Security Update (ESU) program under specific conditions. The ESU window runs from October 15, 2025 to October 13,…
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Windows 10 ESU: How to keep security updates after end of support
Understanding the Windows 10 end of support and the ESU option Microsoft has signaled the final phase for Windows 10: mainstream support ends on October 14, 2025. From October 15, 2025 onward, security updates will only be available under the Extended Security Update (ESU) program, and only for a limited period. This means that without…