migration

Winsage
July 8, 2025
Microsoft Edge has improved its web browser's loading speed, achieving a global First Contentful Paint (FCP) time of under 300 milliseconds, down from previous times that negatively impacted user satisfaction. Since February 2025, load times have been reduced by an average of 40 percent, with significant enhancements in features such as Settings, Read Aloud, and Split Screen. The migration to WebUI 2.0 has contributed to this improvement, reducing the Settings page load time from 0.394 seconds to 0.034 seconds. Microsoft plans to continue enhancing performance in features like Extensions and Print Preview in the coming months.
Winsage
July 7, 2025
Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in market share, with Windows 11 at 51 percent and Windows 10 at 45 percent, according to Statcounter. At the beginning of the year, Windows 11 had only 34 percent adoption. The end of support for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025, prompting users to upgrade to Windows 11 for ongoing updates and security. Microsoft will no longer provide technical assistance or security updates for Windows 10 after this date. Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for Windows 10 will be available for a fee of £24 per year for three years, but users can obtain one year of ESUs for 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points.
Tech Optimizer
July 7, 2025
Atlassian has migrated its database infrastructure to Amazon Web Services’ Aurora, transferring four million Postgres databases that support Jira implementations. The migration involved approximately 3,000 PostgreSQL servers across 13 AWS regions. The move aims to reduce costs, enhance reliability, and improve performance, upgrading the service level agreement from 99.95% uptime on RDS to 99.99% on Aurora. Samsung has postponed the completion of its chip manufacturing plant in Texas due to difficulties in securing customers. Infosys has advised its employees against exceeding nine hours and 15 minutes of work daily to combat burnout. Qantas has acknowledged a cyberattack affecting six million customers and will provide details on the incident's impact. Xerox has acquired Lexmark from Ninestar Corporation for .5 billion. India and Australia are collaborating on a research initiative to improve tracking of submarines and underwater vehicles. JPMorgan Chase has requested to terminate its custom top-level domains, ".CHASE" and ".JPMORGAN." China’s National Space Administration has released images of Earth and the Moon taken by its Tianwen 2 probe.
Winsage
July 4, 2025
Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in market share, reaching 50.24 percent compared to Windows 10's 46.84 percent as of July, according to StatCounter. A year ago, Windows 10 held a 66.04 percent share while Windows 11 had 29.75 percent. The end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, is prompting businesses to upgrade, with many preparing for the transition to Windows 11. Daniel Bowker from Phoenix noted that they are 80 percent prepared for the transition, with the remaining 20 percent needing investment in Extended Security Updates or alternative solutions like Windows 365. Canalys indicated that the increase in Windows 11 adoption is driven by enterprise activity rather than consumer demand, as IT administrators upgrade systems rather than consumers purchasing new hardware.
Winsage
July 4, 2025
Windows remains the dominant operating system for gaming, with a modest increase in market share as users transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Windows 11 is approaching the market share of Windows 10, while Windows 7's share is declining. Microsoft has extended security support for Windows 10 for an additional year, potentially slowing migration to Windows 11. The most-used GPU among Steam players has shifted from the NVIDIA RTX 3060 to the RTX 4060 laptop variant, indicating a change in gaming hardware preferences. AMD is gaining market share, particularly with devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, contributing to a more diverse gaming landscape.
AppWizard
July 3, 2025
In 2017, the author transitioned from a gaming PC to a PS4 Slim due to the failure of their PC and the demands of finals and a new job. They enjoyed the PS4 but felt drawn to PC-exclusive titles, leading them to build a new gaming rig. Notable PC games mentioned include Black Mesa, a fan-made remake of Half-Life, which features expanded levels and improved AI, and GTFO, which inspired the author to return to PC gaming after its reveal at the 2017 Game Awards. The author built their gaming rig in December 2020 to play GTFO and Cyberpunk 2077. They also noted a shift in gaming preferences after playing Valorant, which launched in June 2020, and highlighted Escape from Tarkov as a unique PC experience due to its high-stakes gameplay and design tailored for PC. The author appreciates the diverse experiences offered by PC gaming compared to consoles.
Winsage
July 1, 2025
Microsoft Teams Classic has officially ceased operations, with all backend services disabled and servers shut down. Many organizations delayed their migrations despite prior announcements, leading to user disruptions and increased support tickets. A study by the UK’s Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found that over a quarter of UK businesses experienced cyberattacks in the past year, and nearly three-quarters of business leaders anticipate cybersecurity disruptions within the next one to two years. The end of support for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025, presenting further challenges for IT teams, particularly in regulated sectors. Organizations face hurdles in migration due to budget constraints, lack of visibility into legacy dependencies, and staff turnover. IT teams must deploy the new Teams client, disable Teams Classic, and ensure clear communication and documentation to mitigate risks.
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