older operating systems Archives

Winsage

March 11, 2025

: Microsoft fixes Windows 11 File Explorer’s more annoying issues for Patch Tuesday

Windows 11 users can find relief from bugs in File Explorer with the KB5053598 update, released as part of Microsoft's Patch Tuesday. This update addresses issues such as mislabeling of hard drives as solid-state drives, color mismatches in the Start menu, improved loading times for folders with many media files, a non-responsive address bar, and enhanced context menu support for cloud files. The update also introduces new features like the ability to share files from the taskbar jump list, hover information for Windows Spotlight background images, and improved navigation functions for the Narrator. Additionally, it includes fixes for Hyper-V, Daylight Saving Time updates for Paraguay, and Remote Desktop display issues. Older versions of Windows receive standard security fixes without significant changes.

Winsage

March 11, 2025

Microsoft Intensifies Push for Windows 11 Adoption Amid Looming Windows 10 End-of-Support

Microsoft is encouraging users to transition to Windows 11, highlighting its advantages as the end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025. As of August 2024, Windows 11 accounts for nearly 32% of global Windows installations, up from 23% in July 2023, while Windows 10 holds about 64% market share. Windows 11 has become the preferred operating system for PC gamers on Steam, with 49% of users choosing it over 47% for Windows 10. Key features of Windows 11 include mandatory TPM 2.0 for enhanced security, a redesigned Start menu, improved multitasking with Snap Layouts, integration with Microsoft Teams, and a more efficient Windows Update process. However, some users are hesitant to upgrade due to hardware compatibility issues and a preference for Windows 10's interface. Microsoft may increase efforts to promote the transition to Windows 11 as the support deadline nears, and users remaining on Windows 10 will face security risks without official support.

Winsage

February 19, 2025

Mozilla is not ready to give up on Windows 7 just yet

Mozilla has extended support for its Firefox browser on Windows 7 and 8.1 until September 2025. This follows the introduction of its Extended Support Release (ESR) branch in May 2023, which initially promised 15 months of security updates after Microsoft's cessation of support for these operating systems. The ESR release calendar now indicates that support for Firefox 115 ESR will continue for Windows 7 and 8.1, as well as macOS versions 10.12 to 10.14. Mozilla will re-evaluate this decision in August 2025. While security updates will continue for the ESR releases, new features will only be available on currently supported operating systems. Users are encouraged to consider upgrading to Windows 11 for enhanced security and functionality.

AppWizard

February 8, 2025

Discord Messenger is a super lightweight app that requires only 64MB of memory and can connect to older versions of Windows

A new messaging application named Discord Messenger has been released to support users on older operating systems, including Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. It requires a minimum CPU of Pentium 4 and 64MB of memory. The application is compatible with Discord but only allows text messaging; features like voice and video chat are not included. Future enhancements planned for the app include a friend list, dark mode, voice input, nickname changing, and additional settings options. However, certain features such as friend requests and QR code logins will not be available. Discord has cautioned users that using third-party applications or modifying the official client violates their terms of service and could lead to account suspension.