Using Windows 8.1 in 2020? YouTuber explains why it’s not all that bad
One YouTuber recently explained why it’s not all so bad to use Windows 8.1 as a main operating system in 2021.
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OneDrive for Windows app to lose Fetch files feature later this month
Microsoft is going to remove the Fetch Files feature from the OneDrive app on Windows at the end of this month.
Microsoft’s new Chromium-based Edge is rolling out to Windows 7 and 8.1 users
Microsoft’s new Chromium-based Edge browser will also be automatically delivered to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, in addition to the Windows 10 userbase.
Microsoft warns Windows users about zero-day vulnerabilities in the Adobe Type Manager Library
Microsoft has acknowledged new zero-day vulnerabilities in all versions of Windows that are already being explored by attackers.
Microsoft’s new Chromium-based Edge goes out of beta
Microsoft has just released the stable version of the new Microsoft Edge for Windows 10.
The Windows Insider program started five years ago today – Happy Anniversary!
Since October 1, 2014, millions of developers, IT professionals, gamers and casual users have signed up, participated in interactive events and voice their opinions, helping to shape the current state of Windows 10.
Microsoft Edge Insider beta channel is now officially available on Windows and macOS
After the installer leaked a couple of weeks ago, Microsoft has just announced that the Beta Channel for its new Edge Insider browser is now officially available on Windows and macOS.
Microsoft Edge Insider Dev channel officially launches on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1
The Dev channel for Microsoft’s new Edge Insider browser is now available on Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, the Microsoft Edge team announced today. The Canary channel, which gets daily updates, launched on these older versions of Windows last week, … Read more
Microsoft Edge Insider Canary channel is now officially available on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1
Following the release of Microsoft Edge Insider on macOS, Microsoft has made its new Chromium-based web browser officially available on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 today.
Windows 10 news recap: Windows Lite may not be announced until 2020, Facebook is working on a faster Messenger app for Windows, and more
Welcome back to our Windows 10 news recap, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system. MSN apps will be retired on Windows 8.1 next month Next month, Microsoft’s … Read more
MSN apps will be retired on Windows 8.1 next month
Microsoft has started warning users of its MSN apps for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 that the apps will be deprecated next month.
Want to try Edge Insider on Windows 7 now? Here’s how to get it working
The Edge Insider Dev and Canary installers do work on Windows 7, but the installers are currently hidden when you visit the download website with a non-Windows 10 PC.
Windows Media Player set to lose a feature on Windows 7
With Windows 7 reaching its end of life in less than a year, developers are likely to begin retiring features for the operating system. Kicking off the process of retiring features is Microsoft, who is retiring a feature in Windows … Read more
Windows 10 market share overtakes Windows 7 for first time according to report
NetApplications have released their numbers for December 2018 which reveal that, for the first time ever, Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system has surpassed Windows 7 in market share. According to the results, in December, Windows 10 was installed by 39.22% … Read more
[Updated: It’s fixed] The Windows Store is currently having issues on Windows 8.1, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8.1
![[Updated: It's fixed] The Windows Store is currently having issues on Windows 8.1, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8.1 OnMSFT.com December 11, 2018](https://www.onmsft.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-11-at-16.19.10-160x120.png "[Updated: It's fixed] The Windows Store is currently having issues on Windows 8.1, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8.1 16")
The Windows Store is apparently having some issues on Windows 8.1, Windows RT and Windows Phone 8.1, with users being unable to download apps or even browse the store on PC
Windows Phone 8.x devices will no longer receive app updates after July 1, 2019, Windows 8.x PCs to follow in 2023
After ending mainstream support for Windows Phone 8.1 a year ago, Microsoft announced today that Windows Phone 8.x handsets will no longer get app updates after July 1, 2019.
Windows 10 news recap: Andromeda may not be dead just yet, Surface Go officially announced, and more
Welcome back to our Windows 10 news recap, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system. New report confirms Andromeda isn’t dead, at least not yet Andromeda headlines are … Read more
Dropbox app ceases working on Windows 8.1 PCs and tablets
Dropbox appears to have ended support for their official app on PCs and tablets running the Windows 8.1 operating system. The Dropbox app can no longer be installed from the Store and has stopped running when opened. While the app … Read more
Oculus Rift owners will now need to use Windows 10 to enjoy new features
Oculus Rift owners with Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will now need to upgrade to Windows 10 to meet minimum system requirements and continue enjoying new experiences.
Microsoft releases new emergency Windows update to deactivate Intel’s buggy security patches on your PC
The Redmond giant released another emergency update for Windows that disable Intel’s mitigation against Spectre variant 2, which has been causing reboot issues and more.
Microsoft ends mainstream support for Windows 8.1
Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 8.1 operating systems today so, while the company will still supply security updates and patches through to January 10th 2023, the operating system itself will no longer receive fixes or improvements. Windows 8 (and … Read more