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Steam stops supporting Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 — Microsoft and Google no longer provide security support for Valve's launcher
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
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.
Microsoft tests a fast new Windows 11 reinstallation method via Windows Update
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
This new feature is expected to be a part of the Windows 11 Moment 5 Update, scheduled for Feb. 2024.
ASRock enables Windows 11 native RGB controls on Intel and AMD motherboards — the beta feature is designed to eliminate confusing tangle of proprietary RGB software
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
ASRock released a BETA firmware for many of its Intel and AMD motherboards which works with Microsoft Dynamic Lighting Available on Windows 11 23H2.
Microsoft's draconian Windows 11 restrictions will send an estimated 240 million PCs to the landfill when Windows 10 hits end of life in 2025
By Anton Shilov published
With too many outdated PCs afloat, Windows 10 EOL in late 2025 could generate massive amount of e-waste.
Security patch breaks Wi-Fi on Windows 11 PCs with Qualcomm 802.11r Wi-Fi module
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
Due to a security patch update deployed via Windows Update, notebooks with 802.11r are unable to use WiFi.
Microsoft to offer Windows 10 subscriptions for post-2025 support
By Anton Shilov published
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.
Windows update renames every installed printer to HP LaserJet
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
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.
Windows 11 Adds Support for 11 Additional Zip and Archive Formats
By Mark Tyson published
Windows 11 gets support for more archive formats at last. It has been decades since zip support was added.
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