Despite Microsoft’s best efforts, Windows 10 remains popular across the world. Even though Windows 11 has been around for years and received swathes of updates, many users stubbornly hold onto the older OS. The reasons are varied. Apart from the old ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ adage, reasons not to upgrade include Windows […]
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The ultimate bloatware removal tool now works on any version of Windows 11
For the most part, Windows 11 isn’t a bad operating system, even if its adoption rate is slower than Microsoft would like. Its system demands means it requires a relatively beefy system to run, and it comes with more than its fair share of bloatware crap. Thanks to the release of a new version of […]
Read MoreTo stay safe in Windows 10 from next October you’ll have to pay $61, then ‘double every consecutive year for a maximum of three years’
Windows 10 is, I’m afraid to say, not long for this world. While Microsoft has confirmed that the ageing OS will still receive free security updates until October 14, 2025, after that you’ll have to be part of the ESU, or “Extended Security Updates” program, and that costs money. Depending on your use case, that […]
Read MoreTo stay safe in Windows 10 from next October commercial customers have to pay $61, then ‘double every consecutive year for a maximum of three years’
Update: Microsoft has been in touch to clarify that “this week’s news from Microsoft on Windows 10 ESU pricing was only for Commercial Organizations and EDU customers.” “Of note, the Windows IT Pro blog has been updated to include the following: ‘The details and pricing structure outlined in this post apply to commercial organizations only. Details will be shared at a […]
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