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Microsoft has just warned Windows 11 users that if they’re not on the latest version of the OS, namely 23H2, then their installation will soon be out of support – meaning vital security updates will no longer be provided.In a 90-day reminder – which as the name suggests, comes three months in advance of support being dropped – Microsoft has let Windows 11 Home and Pro users know that soon enough, they’ll no longer be safe to stay on Windows 11 22H2. The exact date to mark in your calendar as the official end of support is October 8, 2024.Furthermore,...

Microsoft gives Windows 11 users a 3-month notice: upgrade to 23H2 now, or face the consequences

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In brief: Users of the Outlook desktop client should download Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday updates, as they address a serious vulnerability that could grant attackers deep access to targeted systems. The exploit requires little to no action from victims and affects most Outlook applications.

Microsoft Outlook users should update the client ASAP

Microsoft, on the second Tuesday of this month, released July 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 (KB5040427 / KB5040430 / KB5040434 / KB5040448), Windows 11 21H2/ 22H2 / 23H2 (KB5040442 / KB5040431) and Windows 11 24H2 (KB5040435). Alongside security fixes, these Patches often introduce major bugs. With the July...

KB5040442 / KB5040427: Microsoft confirms Windows PCs boot into BitLocker recovery

Microsoft will officially end its standard support program for Windows 10 on 14th October 2025. At which point you’re bang out of luck if you want or need to keep running Windows 10 while keeping it secure, right?. Actually, no. Security outfit 0patch (via Neowin) says it’s going to...

Ageing Windows 10 PCs will live on an extra five years thanks to third-party security patches

Windows 10 is officially going to sunset in 2025, after a 10-year career as one of the most prominent Windows versions ever made. You don’t have to upgrade before then, but you absolutely should. Once Windows 10 no longer has security support, it’ll be cracked wide open by hackers, and anyone still running it at that time will be extremely vulnerable.

Windows 10 end-of-life: Here’s when you’ll be forced to upgrade and what to do

The Windows 11 Pro sale price of $19.97 delivers an 89% discount off retail, but the deal is valid for a limited time only. — If you're looking for a cheap Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license to use on a testing or gaming machine, this offer from StackSocial delivers anincredibly aggressive price point on the software.

Grab a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for just $19.97

The idea of a laptop powered by a smartphone isn’t new. The Asus Padfone, part of Asus’s Transformer project, launched in 2012 and allowed users to plug a phone into a tablet and connect it to a keyboard base station. In 2017, Mirabook released a laptop powered by your smartphone, and in 2021, the Nexdock 360 arrived, which took things further but only worked with phones that offered a ‘wired display’ through USB-C.I was reminded of these past projects, and more, when I saw the UDock X 15.6 Pro Wireless Lapdock from UPERFECT. It’s designed primarily to work with Samsung...

What looks like a laptop but ain't a laptop? Chinese vendor releases innovative phone docking station that gets its inspiration from long lost Asus Transformer project

Checkpoint Cumulative Updates in Windows 11 aim to simplify the update process and save time, bandwidth, and hard drive space. These new updates package all changes made since the last update, reducing the need to install multiple separate updates. While Checkpoint Updates combine aspects of Service Packs and cumulative updates,...

Microsoft is bringing back Service Packs with Windows 11, under a different name

Apple recently approved a new emulator app called UTM SE that enables your iPhone or iPad (or Vision Pro!) to masquerade as PC hardware and run honest-to-goodness computer desktop operating systems. Some of you asked in the comments section of my last story how it runs — a fair question that I couldn’t answer at the time. But now that I’ve tried it a little, I have answers, and I can say this much: it’s better than I expected, but I wouldn’t count on it for too much.

My iPad runs Windows XP now, and it’s all I ever wanted

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If you're aiming to read more this year, investing in a reading tablet can be a game-changer. Reading tablets and e-readers combine the portability of a tablet with access to a vast library of e-books. Many are designed to mimic the experience of reading a paperback book, reducing eye strain with e-ink technology or high-resolution displays. You can download books from platforms like the Kindle library or Apple Books app, giving you access to a wide range of genres. Kindle Unlimited is a great option for avid readers, offering unlimited access to e-books and audiobooks for $12 per month. Below, we've...

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In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

Some PCs won't boot correctly after installing the July 2024 Windows security update, but this is entirely Microsoft's fault—the latest issue has nothing to do with CrowdStrike. If you use full-volume encryption and are stuck on the BitLocker recovery screen, punching your recovery key should resume the boot process....

Another Windows Update Is Leaving PCs With a Blue Screen

Linux Mint 22, dubbed "Wilma," offers several reasons for users to consider switching from Windows 11. This latest release, a long-term support version backed until 2029, introduces a suite of refinements aimed at enhancing the desktop experience. With improved localization, enhanced hardware compatibility, and a focus on security, Linux Mint 22 seems tailored for a seamless transition from the familiar confines of Windows.

Say goodbye to Microsoft Windows 11 and hello to Ubuntu-based Linux Mint 22

Sure, Linux and MacOS are great, but it's no secret that the world runs on Windows these day. Windows 11 is the latest and greatest version of the Microsoft operating system. Unfortunately, Windows can be an expensive component of any new PC build. Windows 11 Pro offers some additional features and capabilities when compared to the standard version of Microsoft's latest Windows release, such as increased security, and it's an even bigger upgrade over the older Windows 10 that you might be familiar with.

Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for Just $20 Through StackSocial Before This Deal Ends

Microsoft has managed to do it yet again. With the security update released earlier this month for Windows, the company has delivered a buggy patch which is causing problems for a lot of users. The problem has hit users of not only Windows 10 and Windows 11, but also various...

Microsoft's latest SNAFU sees July security update throwing Windows users into BitLocker recovery mode

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. No matter what they tell you, size matters. When you got your laptop, the idea behind its compactness was portability (so you can bring it between home and office and work from the couch), but now its small screen space is probably making you squint and slowing your productivity.

This Dell desktop makes you forget your laptop existed (37% off)

Last year in September, the New Outlook for Windows became generally available and there's been some dissatisfaction surrounding it based on things like privacy or user choice or the overall UX of the app itself. Undeterred by much of that, Microsoft published its guidance for enterprises and organisations earlier this...

Microsoft wants you on New Outlook for Windows by July, August or receiving emails may stop

Your Android phone's web browser picks up a lot of files, images and data from the websites that you visit, and a lot of that does not need to be on your phone. Whether you're using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Samsung Internet, this data stored in your cookies and cache can be helpful in some cases. It's what lets you quickly load websites you frequently access and keeps you logged into accounts you have. That's nice, but there's plenty of information in the cookies and cache of your browser that isn't necessary and could even be a privacy risk.

Your Android Phone's Web Browser Has Junk Files You Can Delete Now

Microsoft wants people to upgrade to Windows 11, but the company certainly doesn't make it easy. The latest version of Windows imposes strict hardware and security requirements, ruling out older PCs that don't make the grade. Plus, Microsoft makes it almost impossible to use a local account with a new Windows 11 installation. So, what can you do if you want to jump to Windows 11 but keep bumping into Microsoft's restrictions?

How to install Windows 11 the way you want (and sneak by Microsoft's restrictions)

Remote game streaming is a facility that allows you to run PC titles on your top-of-the-line gaming rig and broadcast them to other devices. As long as you have solid network speeds and connectivity, you can enjoy your favorite graphically demanding games at solid frame rates on low-powered devices. Parsec...

I use Parsec for all my remote desktop needs, and here's how you can set it up

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Productivity apps like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are hard to go without, but a Microsoft 365 subscription can get expensive. If you want the same...

Get Microsoft Office 2019 for life for Windows or Mac for $25

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