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Microsoft auto-updates consumer PCs to Windows 11 24H2 — you can defer the update for five weeks
The initial rollout began for Copilot+ PCs in June of last year. If you don't own an "AI PC," 24H2 launched as early as October but was marred by bugs and glitches, most of which have been fixed per Microsoft's blog.
Microsoft’s Forced Upgrade—New Warning For 450 Million Windows PC Owners
Microsoft has just played its joker card twice in a week, forcing upgrades on millions of Windows PC owners. This will raise serious alarm bells for hundreds of million of users who may now need to upgrade their PCs with no alternative options.
Microsoft would really like you to replace your old Windows 10 PCs this year
This year, Mehdi is back with another prediction: 2025 will be "the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh." This year is also, not coincidentally, the year that most Windows 10 PCs will stop receiving new security updates.
Microsoft begins forcefully upgrading PCs to Windows 11 24H2
Windows 11 24H2 update is here and it’s coming to your machine whether you like it or not, well, almost. Microsoft has shifted gears on its update policy for Windows 11 24H2, the latest iteration of its desktop operating system.
Microsoft begins auto updating PCs to Windows 11 24H2 (forced download phase)
Windows 11 24H2 shipped on October 1, 2024, as an optional upgrade for all existing users whether you meet system requirements or not. Starting January 16, 2025, Microsoft has begun automatically downloading Windows 11 24H2 on fully-compatible Windows 11 PCs.
Microsoft might make you buy a new Windows 11 PC to keep using Office 365
Microsoft will end support for Microsoft 365 for Windows 10 this October, so you'll need to buy a new Windows 11 PC.
How Microsoft can turn Windows PCs into an Xbox
I’ve been writing for more than a year about how Microsoft needs to overhaul Windows on handhelds and use an Xbox OS UI on top, keeping the complexity of the Windows desktop hid
Microsoft’s Update Deadline—Bad News For Windows, 365, Office Users
“Microsoft 365 Apps will no longer be supported after October 14, 2025, on Windows 10 devices,” the company confirmed. “To use Microsoft 365 Applications on your device, you will need to upgrade to Windows 11.”
Microsoft has begun forcing people to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2
On the Microsoft page for Windows 11 24H2 known issues and notifications, the company has added an addition to its documentation detailing what to expect in the future: We have re
Microsoft Expands Rollout of Windows 11 Version 24H2
Despite the constant drone of new issues with the upgrade, Microsoft this week expanded its rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2.
Microsoft Begins Automatic Rollout of Windows 11 24H2 Update
Ever since Windows 24H2 first came out at the end of last year, issues have been reported with the 24H2 update, such as performance issues on older devices, File Explorer crashes,
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Microsoft just renamed Office on everyone's PCs, and the new name isn't great
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Microsoft follows Google with price bump, forced AI 365 bundles
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Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC price cuts didn’t help disappointing sales apparently – but there’s still a glimmer of hope
Analyst firm paints a bleak picture of late last year, but there are some more optimistic predictions for 2025 ...
Computers designed for AI: Is a Copilot+ PC worth it?
Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs feature dedicated hardware for AI. Here's what makes them different from other computers and their ...
Windows 11 adds a new feature to show off your PC’s build
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 Beta Channel release that does a better job of highlighting what exactly is in your ...
Microsoft patches over 160 security flaws including 3 active zero days — update your PC right now
Microsoft just released its first round of Patch Tuesday updates this year and you should update your Windows PC right now to ...