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AMD RX 9070 requires UEFI — bad news for Windows 10 die-hards
Winsage
March 4, 2025

AMD RX 9070 requires UEFI — bad news for Windows 10 die-hards

The end of Windows 10 support is approaching in eight months, causing concern among PC gamers. AMD's new graphics cards, the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT, require Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) instead of traditional BIOS. AMD confirmed that all graphics cards from the 9000 series will have "UEFI-only support." While many users have transitioned to UEFI, over 40 percent of Steam users still use Windows 10, which is compatible with older BIOS systems. AMD's announcement does not clarify the compatibility of the 9000-series cards with BIOS or motherboards with Compatibility Support Module (CSM). Gamers on Windows 10 may face increasing compatibility issues if they upgrade their hardware after the end-of-service date.
Windows 10's farewell tour set to drive laptop sales in 2025
Winsage
November 27, 2024

Windows 10’s farewell tour set to drive laptop sales in 2025

The global laptop market is expected to grow by 4.9 percent in 2025, driven by commercial upgrade cycles and the end of life for Windows 10. TrendForce predicts a recovery in laptop shipments starting late 2024, with annual shipments reaching 174 million units in 2024, a 3.9 percent increase from the previous year. By 2025, shipments are forecasted to rise to 183 million units. Despite this growth, demand for AI-capable devices remains limited, with businesses hesitant to pay a premium for AI PCs, which currently have a price increase of 10-15 percent over standard models. AI-capable PCs accounted for 20 percent of shipments to distributors in Q3 2024. The laptop market is significantly influenced by US trade policies, with China producing approximately 89 percent of total laptop manufacturing capacity.
These Windows versions are no longer supported as of today
Winsage
October 9, 2024

These Windows versions are no longer supported as of today

Microsoft has announced the retirement of Windows 11 versions 22H2 (Home and Pro) and 21H2 (Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise). Version 22H2, released in 2022, will no longer receive updates after its support period ends, which means users will miss out on new features and security patches. Users can upgrade to version 23H2 or the newly launched version 24H2, though caution is advised with 24H2 due to potential bugs. The Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions of Windows 11 have a longer support window of 36 months, and version 21H2 is reaching its end-of-life this year. These editions require manual upgrades, typically managed by IT departments. The rollout of version 24H2 is phased, so not all users will have immediate access. Windows 10's end-of-service date is October 14, 2025.
Windows 11 KB5041587 update adds sharing to Android devices
Winsage
August 28, 2024

Windows 11 KB5041587 update adds sharing to Android devices

Microsoft has released the optional KB5041587 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, improving sharing capabilities and fixing issues in File Explorer. This update allows users to share content with Android devices by pairing them with Windows PCs using the Link to Windows app and Phone Link application. The update resolves several File Explorer issues, including proper search function operation with Ctrl+F, focus issues with Shift+Tab, a bug causing system freezes when accessing symbolic links, and a hibernate stop error. Users can install the update via Settings > Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update enhances sharing capabilities and introduces fixes for various issues, updating Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 to builds 22621.4112 and 22631.4112, respectively. Additionally, Microsoft has announced that the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 22H2 will reach their end of servicing on October 8, 2024, after which they will only receive security updates. Users are advised to upgrade to Windows 11 23H2 for continued access to updates.
Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 reaches end of support in 60 days
Winsage
August 10, 2024

Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 reaches end of support in 60 days

Microsoft will end servicing for Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 editions on October 8, 2024, meaning users will no longer receive security updates. Affected editions include Windows 11 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations, and SE, released on September 20, 2022, as well as Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions. The last security update for these versions will be released on October 8, 2024. Microsoft will automatically initiate a feature update for Windows 11 Home and Pro devices not managed by IT departments as they approach their end of servicing. Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11 23H2, also known as the Windows 11 2023 Update, which began in September for Release Preview Insiders and will be broadly deployed in late October. Starting in February, Microsoft began force-installing the 2023 Update on eligible systems nearing or past their end-of-service date. Users can check their eligibility for the Windows 11 2023 Update using the PC Health Check app.
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