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Microsoft Releases Final Windows 10 Update With Bug Fixes, Security Patches; 'Big' Windows Announcement Teased
Microsoft on Tuesday released the final update for Windows 10. The operating system (OS), which was released in 2015, reached its end-of-life period on October 14, after which it will not be eligible for any new security updates. As per Microsoft, the latest and final update for Windows 10 brings fixes for issues related to Input and Composition, W...
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Windows 10 Support Ends on October 14: Here's How to Receive Extended Updates for Free
Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 on October 14, which is next week. The operating system (OS) will not receive new updates once it reaches the end of support. However, there’s still a way to receive updates, enabling them to use their PCs for another year without being forced to upgrade to Windows 11. Here's how to enroll in the Windows ...
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Microsoft Teases Windows 2030 Vision with Multimodal AI Agent-Driven Interfaces
Microsoft seems to be planning a major overhaul with the upcoming versions of its Windows operating system (OS). The Redmond-based tech giant shared a new video on Monday dubbed Windows 2030 Vision, teasing what the OS would look like in five years’ time. In the video, a Microsoft executive claimed that the OS could have a deeper artificial intel...
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Android 16 With Support for Live Activities, Advanced Protection Rolling Out for Pixel Devices
Google on Tuesday released the first stable version of Android 16, beginning with supported Pixel devices. The company says it is the earliest release of a major Android operating system (OS) update in the last few years and brings several new features. It adds live updates for real-time notifications and enhanced security measures courtesy of Adva...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite-Powered Smartphones Will Now Receive 8 Years of OS and Security Updates
Google on Monday announced a collaboration with Qualcomm to offer extended operating system (OS) and security updates on Android smartphones powered by its latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This means original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will now be able to offer their customers with support for up to eight years. In addition to the flags...
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Samsung to End Support for DeX for PC With One UI 7, Asks Users to Switch to Link to Windows App
Samsung will end support for DeX for PC with its upcoming operating system (OS) dubbed One UI 7, the company has confirmed. In its place, the South Korean technology conglomerate will prioritise the more recent Link to Windows app for accessing phone features on a PC.
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Google Developing Minimise Option and Other Features for Desktop Mode on Android: Report
Google is speculated to be making efforts to develop its Android operating system (OS) into a more desktop-oriented experience for tablets in a bid to keep up with competitors such as Apple’s iPad. It introduced a desktop windowing feature with the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 in September which enables users to apps simultaneously in free-form windows...
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Windows 11 ISOs for Arm-Based PCs and Virtual Machines Released by Microsoft
Microsoft has released Windows 11 disk image for Arm-based PCs. With its rollout, users can create bootable installation media or access Windows Setup from within a running copy of Windows to clean install the operating system (OS). However, those with an older Arm64 PC may require some additional workaround before being able to boot it.
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Android 15 Readying Revamped Desktop Mode With Improved Window Management: Report
Google is gearing up to launch its next major release of the Android mobile operating system, Android 15, this year. Codenamed as Vanilla Ice Cream, Android 15 is set to bring significant improvements to device security, app optimisations for cameras, GPUs, displays, and AI, and a host of new user-focussed features. A new report claims that the nex...
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Maya OS to Replace Microsoft Windows on Defence Ministry Computers Amid Rising Cyber Threats: Details
Maya OS is reportedly set to replace Microsoft Windows on Ministry of Defence computers, according to a report. The secure operating system is based on Ubuntu, a free and open-source Linux distribution. Here's everything you need to know about Maya OS.
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Steam Is Ending Support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 in January 2024: Details
Valve is ending Steam support on some older versions of Windows operating systems — Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. Starting January 1, 2024, Steam will no longer run on the said versions, and devices will require a minimum of Windows 10 to incorporate new features. “The newest features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chro...
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Chrome OS Flex for PC and Mac Users Announced, Brings Chromebook Features to All Computers
Google has announced a new version of Chrome OS for older PC and Mac users. Chrome OS Flex will allow users to use the same Chrome OS experience including background updates, sandboxing, web apps, and Android phone notification syncing. Users will also be able to download the latest version of Chrome OS Flex, which is available in early access form...
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Windows 11 SE, Surface Laptop SE Debut as Microsoft’s Latest Attempts to Take on Chromebooks
Windows 11 SE has been released as a new Windows operating system for students and teachers. The platform is aimed to take on Google’s Chrome OS with an optimised education-focussed experience. Alongside Windows 11 SE, Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop SE with basic specifications to demonstrate the new operating system.
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Windows 365 Unveiled, a Cloud PC Platform That Lets You Use the OS From Any Device
Microsoft at its Inspire 2021 conference on Wednesday unveiled Windows 365 as its new cloud service to offer access to a full-fledged Windows operating system from anywhere — using a desktop, laptop, or even a mobile device.
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Android's Nearby Sharing Feature May Be Coming to Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS
Android’s ‘Nearby Sharing’ feature will make its way to Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS, as per the code of Chrome OS Settings app. Google is planning on implementing this Nearby Sharing feature in Android that will allow users to share files wirelessly to nearby devices. Now, a new report suggests that the search giant plans on bringing t...
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Microsoft Releases Final Windows 10 Update With Bug Fixes, Security Patches; 'Big' Windows Announcement Teased
Microsoft on Tuesday released the final update for Windows 10. The operating system (OS), which was released in 2015, reached its end-of-life period on October 14, after which it will not be eligible for any new security updates. As per Microsoft, the latest and final update for Windows 10 brings fixes for issues related to Input and Composition, W...
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Windows 10 Support Ends on October 14: Here's How to Receive Extended Updates for Free
Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 on October 14, which is next week. The operating system (OS) will not receive new updates once it reaches the end of support. However, there’s still a way to receive updates, enabling them to use their PCs for another year without being forced to upgrade to Windows 11. Here's how to enroll in the Windows ...
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Microsoft Teases Windows 2030 Vision with Multimodal AI Agent-Driven Interfaces
Microsoft seems to be planning a major overhaul with the upcoming versions of its Windows operating system (OS). The Redmond-based tech giant shared a new video on Monday dubbed Windows 2030 Vision, teasing what the OS would look like in five years’ time. In the video, a Microsoft executive claimed that the OS could have a deeper artificial intel...
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Android 16 With Support for Live Activities, Advanced Protection Rolling Out for Pixel Devices
Google on Tuesday released the first stable version of Android 16, beginning with supported Pixel devices. The company says it is the earliest release of a major Android operating system (OS) update in the last few years and brings several new features. It adds live updates for real-time notifications and enhanced security measures courtesy of Adva...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite-Powered Smartphones Will Now Receive 8 Years of OS and Security Updates
Google on Monday announced a collaboration with Qualcomm to offer extended operating system (OS) and security updates on Android smartphones powered by its latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This means original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will now be able to offer their customers with support for up to eight years. In addition to the flags...
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Samsung to End Support for DeX for PC With One UI 7, Asks Users to Switch to Link to Windows App
Samsung will end support for DeX for PC with its upcoming operating system (OS) dubbed One UI 7, the company has confirmed. In its place, the South Korean technology conglomerate will prioritise the more recent Link to Windows app for accessing phone features on a PC.
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Google Developing Minimise Option and Other Features for Desktop Mode on Android: Report
Google is speculated to be making efforts to develop its Android operating system (OS) into a more desktop-oriented experience for tablets in a bid to keep up with competitors such as Apple’s iPad. It introduced a desktop windowing feature with the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 in September which enables users to apps simultaneously in free-form windows...
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Windows 11 ISOs for Arm-Based PCs and Virtual Machines Released by Microsoft
Microsoft has released Windows 11 disk image for Arm-based PCs. With its rollout, users can create bootable installation media or access Windows Setup from within a running copy of Windows to clean install the operating system (OS). However, those with an older Arm64 PC may require some additional workaround before being able to boot it.
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Android 15 Readying Revamped Desktop Mode With Improved Window Management: Report
Google is gearing up to launch its next major release of the Android mobile operating system, Android 15, this year. Codenamed as Vanilla Ice Cream, Android 15 is set to bring significant improvements to device security, app optimisations for cameras, GPUs, displays, and AI, and a host of new user-focussed features. A new report claims that the nex...
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Maya OS to Replace Microsoft Windows on Defence Ministry Computers Amid Rising Cyber Threats: Details
Maya OS is reportedly set to replace Microsoft Windows on Ministry of Defence computers, according to a report. The secure operating system is based on Ubuntu, a free and open-source Linux distribution. Here's everything you need to know about Maya OS.
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Steam Is Ending Support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 in January 2024: Details
Valve is ending Steam support on some older versions of Windows operating systems — Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. Starting January 1, 2024, Steam will no longer run on the said versions, and devices will require a minimum of Windows 10 to incorporate new features. “The newest features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chro...
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Chrome OS Flex for PC and Mac Users Announced, Brings Chromebook Features to All Computers
Google has announced a new version of Chrome OS for older PC and Mac users. Chrome OS Flex will allow users to use the same Chrome OS experience including background updates, sandboxing, web apps, and Android phone notification syncing. Users will also be able to download the latest version of Chrome OS Flex, which is available in early access form...
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Windows 11 SE, Surface Laptop SE Debut as Microsoft’s Latest Attempts to Take on Chromebooks
Windows 11 SE has been released as a new Windows operating system for students and teachers. The platform is aimed to take on Google’s Chrome OS with an optimised education-focussed experience. Alongside Windows 11 SE, Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop SE with basic specifications to demonstrate the new operating system.
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Windows 365 Unveiled, a Cloud PC Platform That Lets You Use the OS From Any Device
Microsoft at its Inspire 2021 conference on Wednesday unveiled Windows 365 as its new cloud service to offer access to a full-fledged Windows operating system from anywhere — using a desktop, laptop, or even a mobile device.
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Android's Nearby Sharing Feature May Be Coming to Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS
Android’s ‘Nearby Sharing’ feature will make its way to Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS, as per the code of Chrome OS Settings app. Google is planning on implementing this Nearby Sharing feature in Android that will allow users to share files wirelessly to nearby devices. Now, a new report suggests that the search giant plans on bringing t...
