Tag: Windows 10
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Calls to End Software Obsolescence on International E-Waste Day
Campaigners Rally Against Software Obsolescence on International E-Waste Day As International E-Waste Day takes center stage, critics and reform advocates warn that hundreds of millions of computers could be headed for premature retirement. The catalyst? Microsoft’s decision to end automatic, free support for Windows 10, a move they say accelerates a global wave of electronic…
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Flyoobe 1.2.5 Introduces Windows Update Tamer to Control Windows 11 Updates
Overview: A new way to manage Windows 11 updates In the evolving landscape of Windows 11 installation workarounds, Flyoobe continues to release updates aimed at giving users more control over their systems. The latest release, Flyoobe v1.2.5, brings a prominent feature called the “Windows Update Tamer.” This extension allows users to pause or disable Windows…
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Windows 10 End of Support in India: What to Do Now
Microsoft Ends Windows 10 Support for India: Key Takeaways Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach the end of support on October 14, 2025. For millions of PC users in India, that date marks a turning point: continue to use Windows 10 with paid extended security updates (ESU) or switch to Windows 11, or…
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Microsoft Warns India PC Users: Windows 10 Support Ends This Month—What You Need to Do
Windows 10 End of Support: What Changes This Month Microsoft has set an important deadline for Windows 10 users: support ends on October 14, 2025. For millions of PC owners in India, this means a shift in how they maintain security, get updates, and access new features. With the clock ticking, users face two broad…
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Windows 11 Adoption Stalls as Windows 10 Share Dips and Windows 7 Rebounds
Windows 11 adoption remains below 50% globally New data from StatCounter shows that the shift toward Windows 11 has cooled, with fewer than half of Windows users running the new OS. In September, the share of Windows 10 fell to 40.5%, the lowest point since October 2017, while Windows 11 slipped slightly from 49.08% to…
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Windows 11 Adoption Slows as Windows 10 Drops to 40.5% in September
Windows 11 Adoption Stalls Near the Halfway Mark New data from Statcounter shows that Windows 11’s lead over Windows 10 remains fragile, with the overall OS landscape shrinking in September. Outside Europe, where support timelines differ, Windows 10 is nearing the end of its official support window, adding pressure on users and organizations to upgrade.…
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Fewer than Half of Windows Users Have Upgraded to Windows 11, StatCounter Finds
Windows 11 adoption slows as Windows 10 share drops New data from StatCounter shows that fewer than half of Windows users have migrated to Windows 11, even as the window for alternative upgrades tightens outside Europe. The latest figures highlight a continuing tug-of-war between the two leading desktop operating systems, with a surprising uptick in…
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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 Support Extension in the EU Sparks Call for Clear Rules
EU Extends Windows 10 Support in the EU, but Consumer Groups Demand Clear Rules Microsoft recently announced that free security updates for Windows 10 will continue in the European Economic Area (EEA) until October 14, 2026. The extension applies to devices still running Windows 10, with users in the EU/EEA able to access the security…