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Windows 8.1

Mozilla Firefox on Windows — Microsoft cut Windows 7 support on Edge, but Mozilla says "enough" Firefox users are using it to extend support to March 2025: "Backporting security fixes is already getting increasingly painful due to the divergence" Mozilla is extending Firefox support for legacy versions of Windows and macOS until March 2025.

Steam on PC — Steam drops support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, dozens of PC gamers affected Less than 1% of Steam users are on Windows 7, 8, or 8.1, and that figure will soon be even lower.

Windows Server 2012 — Microsoft extends Windows Server 2012 lifeline to help admins transition to Windows Server 2022 (UPDATED) Admins will now get three additional years of Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for Windows Server 2012.

Latest about Windows 8.1

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Windows 8.1 Update 1 leaks onto the web - confirms much of what we suspected

By Michael Archambault last updated 21 November 18

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Map the world with the awe-inspiring Bing Maps 'Preview' for Windows 8.1

By Michael Archambault last updated 21 November 18

Microsoft's Bing Maps for Windows 8.1 is a breathtaking experience

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Microsoft to offer Windows 7 and 8.1 business support for limited number of Intel Skylake PCs

By John Callaham last updated 21 November 18

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Nokia releases HERE Maps for all Windows 8.1 hardware

By Rich Edmonds last updated 21 November 18

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Windows 8.1 Spring Update now rolling out globally

By Rich Edmonds last updated 21 November 18

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Pinball FX2 adding Star Wars Rebels table in late April for Xbox One and Xbox 360

By John Callaham last updated 21 November 18

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Sneak peek at the next version of Reddit app ReddHub for Windows 8.1

By Sam Sabri last updated 21 November 18

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myTube! brings its YouTube goodness from Windows Phone to Windows 8.1

By Jez Corden last updated 21 November 18

YouTube alternative myTube! is making the universal app leap from Windows Phone to Windows 8.1, bringing a ton of quality features to your PC or tablet.

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More Windows 8.1 Update 1 leaks appear - shows the ability to run Windows 8 apps on the legacy desktop

By Michael Archambault last updated 21 November 18

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Join in the creative fun and share your doodles with Didlr for Windows 8

By Rich Edmonds last updated 21 November 18

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