Tag: Security Updates
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Urgent warning on 16 Office apps: update now or face security risks
Urgent warning as Microsoft ends support for older Office versions A critical update for Office users is looming. Microsoft has announced that support and security updates for older Office versions — including Office 2016 and Office 2019 — will end, with no further bug fixes or technical support after a designated deadline. The move affects…
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Samsung Galaxy M17 5G Brings Budget 5G Power With 6 Years OS Updates in India
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G arrives in India with long-term support Samsung has expanded its budget-friendly M series with the introduction of the Galaxy M17 5G in India. The contactless launch marks a significant step for the budget segment, offering not only 5G connectivity but also an ambitious commitment: six years of operating system (OS) updates…
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EU Pressure for Windows 10 Support Timelines: Clear Rules Urgently Needed
EU Pressure on Windows 10 Support Timelines Consumer protection groups across the European Union are increasing the pressure for clear, durable rules governing how long operating systems receive security updates. The debate centers on the vast number of Windows 10 devices still in use and the risk that extended lifespans for hardware outpace maintenance policies.…
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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 End of Support: Game Developers Warn Today
The Windows 10 End of Support Timeline Last week, PCGH spotlighted a flipside of the Windows 10 lifecycle: Microsoft reportedly offered a limited window for security updates after the official end-of-support date under certain conditions. Even with that caveat, the looming end of support is not merely a line on a policy document; it has…
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Game Developers Warn About Windows 10 End of Support
Why the Windows 10 end of support matters for games Last week, tech news outlet PCGH reported that Microsoft was offering a conditional one-year security update for Windows 10 under specific circumstances. While that move may provide a temporary lifeline for some systems, it does little to quell the concerns of game developers who now…
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Windows 10 End of Support: Why Game Developers Warn
Context: Windows 10 end of support on the horizon As Windows 10 approaches its official end of support, game developers are voicing concerns about the practical impact on their titles. Last week, the German tech outlet PCGH reported that Microsoft is offering a limited extension—around one more year of security updates—under specific conditions. Developers argue…
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First Step: Another Year of Free Windows 10 Security Updates—Not for Everyone
Overview: Windows 10 nearing its end, with a limited safety net in the EEA As Microsoft approaches the formal end of Windows 10 support, the company has carved out a potential reprieve for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). In a move aimed at easing the transition to Windows 11, Microsoft confirmed an additional…
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Windows 10 ESU: Free Year for EEA Members, Not All Countries
What the Windows 10 ESU extension means in practice As Microsoft edges Windows 10 toward end-of-support, a notable concession appears for users in the European Economic Area (EEA): a free extra year of security updates via the Windows 10 Extended Security Update (ESU) program. For eligible devices, this means continued protection against security threats without…