Windows 10

Due to a lack of security patches and support on these obsolete operating systems, Steam officially announced it no longer supports Windows 7, 8, and 8.1.

With too many outdated PCs afloat, Windows 10 EOL in late 2025 could generate massive amount of e-waste.

Microsoft plans to offer Windows 10 updates for paid subscribers after its official end of support on October 14, 2025. The service will be made available to both businesses as well as individuals.

Microsoft has been quiet as HP says it's trying to get to the root of the problem. Users reported their installed printers were renamed to HP LaserJet and HP app installed after updating Windows.

Microsoft has issued a statement marking the end of free updates from Windows 7 and 8.X to Windows 10 and 11, but free upgrades from Windows 10 to 11 are still encouraged.

Microsoft is reportedly prepping a Windows 12 version to challenge Chrome OS in the educational sector.

Microsoft is focusing on Mopria-compliant printers using the IPP Class Driver.

Microsoft to 'streamline' File Explorer menus by removing 'legacy' features from menu.

Microsoft closes the door on further Windows 10 feature updates, so its bug fixes and security patches only from now until EOS on October 14, 2025.

Images cropped or edited using Windows 11's Snipping Tool or Windows 10's Snip & Sketch can be partially recovered thanks to a security flaw first discovered in Google Pixel's Markup.