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Microsoft shuts down the Windows 10 Beta Channel just five months after reopening it
By Zac Bowden published
Closed With less than a year to go before Windows 10 bites the dust, Microsoft has announced that the Insider Beta Channel is once again shutting down.
Windows 10 is in its final year of free support — here's what that means
By Zac Bowden last updated
PSA Windows 10's support lifecycle ends on October 14, 2025. It's time to migrate.
What is the Windows Insider Program and should you join?
By Zac Bowden published
Insider FAQ Here's everything you need to know abou the Windows Insider Program and whether you should join.
Windows 11's market share hits 35.55% — but Windows 10 remains dominant
By Kevin Okemwa published
WINDOWS 10 ⚡ A new report indicates Windows 11's market share hit 35.55% in October 2024. Still, Windows 10 continues to dominate the category with 60.97% of the market share.
Microsoft is making you pay to use Windows 10 securely after 2025. Here's how much it'll cost you
By Zac Bowden published
PRICING Microsoft has confirmed pricing for its extended support updates program for consumers looking to stay on Windows 10 beyond its end of support deadline next year.
Third-party app skips Microsoft's stringent Secure Boot requirement to install Windows 11, version 24H2
By Kevin Okemwa published
BYPASS You can run Microsoft's latest version of Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, however, there might be critical risks abound.
A third-party mod brings leaked Windows 12's macOS-inspired floating Taskbar to Windows 11 and Windows 10 — but it has a Microsoft Edge caveat
By Kevin Okemwa published
FLOATING TASKBAR Third-party mod adds a hint of Windows 12's flavor and Tiling Windows Manager for multitasking to Windows 11.
Microsoft openly promotes tossing your laptop into a big pile of e-waste
By Sean Endicott published
Throw it away! A newly updated Microsoft support document effectively recommends purchasing a new PC and ditching your old device running Windows 10.
How to apply Local Group Policy settings to specific users on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Single user If you're still on Windows 10, in this guide, I'll show you the steps to apply settings using Local Group Policy Editor to a specific user or group instead of every account.
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