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November 26, 2025

After 2 years and $100,000 invested, acclaimed indie studio is “likely closing” due to Steam ban, says it was “tricked and betrayed” by Valve: “A system that allows that is broken”

Santa Ragione, an indie studio based in Italy, is facing a ban from Steam for its upcoming experimental horror game, Horses, which co-founder Pietro Righi Riva has described as "extremely frustrating." The studio, known for its innovative titles like Mediterranea Inferno and Saturnalia, has invested approximately 0,000 into Horses and is struggling to secure additional funding after traditional investors withdrew support. The ban stems from a scene depicting a "horse" that visually represents a naked adult woman carrying a young female child, which the studio modified to feature an adult character. Despite these changes, Valve has maintained its ban, while other platforms like Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store have no issues distributing the game. Santa Ragione claims that Horses is neither "pornographic" nor intended to arouse, but rather aims to provoke discussion through unconventional material. The studio's access to over 75 percent of the PC gaming market is blocked, significantly impacting its financial prospects and future.

Winsage

November 12, 2025

Microsoft: Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reach end of support

Microsoft has announced that security updates for the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 23H2 will cease as of November 11, 2025. The last available update for these editions will be the November 2025 monthly security update. In contrast, the Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions of Windows 11 23H2 will remain under mainstream support until November 2026. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 25H2, which became available in September 2025 and will receive support until October 2027. Eligible devices can check for the update in the Windows Update settings, and for unmanaged devices, the update will be applied automatically.

Winsage

October 11, 2025

Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in 30 days

Microsoft announced that the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 23H2 will reach the end of servicing on November 11, 2025, with the last security update being the November 2025 monthly update. After this date, these editions will no longer receive security updates. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2, which became generally available in October 2024. The transition to Windows 11 24H2 will occur automatically for unmanaged Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 22H2 or 23H2, though some devices may not be eligible due to a safeguard hold. Support for Windows 11 22H2 will conclude on October 14. The Windows 11 2025 Update (25H2) was released on September 10 and is available for eligible Windows 11 24H2 devices.

Winsage

September 14, 2025

Microsoft reminds of Windows 10 support ending in 30 days

Microsoft announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, affecting all editions including Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide bug fixes or technical assistance for Windows 10. The last monthly security update for Windows 10, version 22H2, will be released in October 2025. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 or use Windows 365 for cloud services, with an option to enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for continued security updates. Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 will reach its Mainstream End Date on January 12, 2027, and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 will have its Extended End Date on January 9, 2029. As of now, over 53% of Windows systems are running Windows 11, surpassing Windows 10, which has 42%. Additionally, 60.39% of gamers are using Windows 11 according to Steam's Hardware & Software Survey from August 2025.

Winsage

September 12, 2025

Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in 60 days

Microsoft will stop providing updates for the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 23H2 on November 11, 2025. In contrast, the Enterprise and Education editions will continue to receive updates until November 10, 2026. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2, which became available in October 2024. Microsoft has implemented safeguard holds for the upgrade to address compatibility issues with certain drivers and software. As of July 2025, 59.9% of gamers are using Windows 11, and it has surpassed Windows 10 in market share, with over 53% of Windows systems running Windows 11. The last supported Windows 11 22H2 editions will reach their end of servicing on October 14.

AppWizard

August 19, 2025

Amazon app store to shut down on Androids Aug. 20. What it means for users

Amazon will cease operations of its app store for Android users effective August 20, along with the discontinuation of the Amazon Coins program on the same date. The app store will remain available on Fire TV, Fire tablets, and other platforms. Android users with unspent Amazon Coins will be eligible for a refund, and users can check their balance by logging into the app store. If users do not have enough Amazon Coins for purchases, they can use credit cards or their existing coins for smaller transactions. Any remaining Amazon Coins after August 20 will be refunded.

AppWizard

August 18, 2025

The Amazon Appstore shuts down on Androids Aug. 20. Will you get a refund?

Amazon is expanding its fresh food same-day delivery service to over 1,000 cities and towns in the United States, aiming to reach 2,300 locations by the end of the year. Additionally, Amazon will close its Appstore on Android on August 20, marking the end of its competition with the Google Play store. The app store had already been discontinued on Windows in 2024. Customers with remaining Amazon Coins will be eligible for refunds, and apps purchased through the Amazon Appstore may not function after the shutdown date. Amazon Coins were a digital currency for purchases within certain apps on the Appstore.

Winsage

August 15, 2025

Microsoft reminds of Windows 10 support ending in two months

Microsoft has announced that all editions of Windows 10, version 22H2 will reach end of servicing on October 14, 2025. On this date, Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015 will also conclude their extended support, and Microsoft will stop providing bug fixes or technical assistance for these versions. The final security update for Windows 10, version 22H2 will be released in October 2025. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 or migrate to Windows 11 in the cloud via Windows 365 to maintain security updates. The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program is available for those who wish to delay transitioning to Windows 11. Windows 10 devices connected to Windows 11 Cloud PCs can benefit from ESU at no extra charge. Specialized devices can switch to Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases, which will continue to receive updates beyond October 2025. Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in install base, with over 53% of systems running Windows 11 compared to 42% on Windows 10. As of July 2025, 59.9% of gamers are using Windows 11, while 35.1% are on Windows 10. Microsoft provides resources for users to check end-of-service dates for various Windows releases.

Winsage

August 13, 2025

Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in November

Microsoft announced that support for the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 version 23H2 will end on November 11, 2025. The Enterprise and Education editions will continue to receive support until November 10, 2026. The last supported editions of Windows 11 22H2 will reach their end of servicing on October 14. Users of Windows 11 23H2 are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2, which began rolling out in May 2024 and became generally available in October 2024. Microsoft has implemented compatibility holds that may block upgrades on devices with certain incompatible software and drivers. Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in install base, achieving over 53% of all Windows systems, while 59.9% of gamers use Windows 11 as of July 2025.

Winsage

July 29, 2025

Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 11 22H2 in October

Microsoft has announced that servicing for the last supported editions of Windows 11 22H2 (Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise) will end on October 14. The final monthly security update for this version will be in October 2025, after which devices will no longer receive updates. Microsoft is implementing an automatic feature update for Windows 11 consumer and non-managed business devices that have reached their end of servicing to ensure continued security updates. Users can choose a convenient time for their devices to reboot for the Windows 24H2 feature update. The Windows 11 24H2 update began rolling out in May 2024 for enterprise customers and became available for eligible devices in October. Microsoft has established upgrade blocks for the 24H2 update on devices with incompatible drivers and software.