Entries in Windows 10 (157)

Monday
Jul222024

Microsoft releases automated recovery tool for CrowdStrike update crash

An update from security software CrowdStrike caused a widespread Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue impacting an estimated 8.5 million Windows devices. While CrowdStrike released a fix, not all machines received it automatically. Microsoft stepped in with a new recovery tool that streamlines the repair process for IT admins.

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Wednesday
Nov292023

Samsung launches Samsung Internet for Windows

Screenshot: SamMobile

Samsung Internet is a fast and feature-rich browser app for Android devices that outperforms Google Chrome in some aspects. However, it lacked a desktop version until now. Samsung has just launched Samsung Internet for Windows. You can download the app from the Microsoft Store and use it on any Windows PC or laptop, not just Samsung’s.

The main advantage of Samsung Internet on a desktop OS is the ability to sync your browsing data between your Samsung phone and PC. This feature was missing before and discouraged many users from making Samsung Internet their default browser app on their mobile devices.

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Monday
Mar132023

'Fortnite' ends support for Windows 7 and 8

Image: Epic Games

Fortnite's new cyberpunk-themed "Mega" season is coming on Friday. But if you're playing on the PC, you'll need to have a Windows 10 machine. Epic Games already announced in December that it planned to drop support for older Windows versions. And it looks like the change happens today. If you are on Windows 7 or 8 and want to try out the "Mega" season, Epic recommends using NVIDIA's GeForce Now cloud gaming service.

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Monday
Jan232023

Microsoft to stop selling Windows 10 downloads this January

Source: Microsoft

As Microsoft prepares to discontinue Windows 10 in October 2025, the company is halting the sales of downloads for Windows 10 Home and Pro by January 31. Support for the operating system will continue until the planned discontinuation in two years. But it might be possible to get Windows 10 through other retailers or OEMs. Windows 10 was first launched in 2015, which means it'll be discontinued exactly 10 years later.

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