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Winsage

March 24, 2025

Windows 11 offers massive benefits for users and great opportunities for the channel

The transition to Windows 11 is imminent, with significant opportunities for industry partners, as highlighted by Thomas Tapsas from Synnex. The end of technical support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 means no further security or feature updates, and Microsoft 365 will not be supported on Windows 10. Approximately 5.7 million PCs in Australian commercial organizations are still running Windows 10, with over half unable to support Windows 11, necessitating the replacement of nearly 4 million computers before the deadline. Australia’s adoption rate of Windows 11 is around 38%, while over half of the UK market has already upgraded. Upgrading to new PCs running Windows 11 offers substantial hardware improvements, including better battery life and enhanced components. Newer PCs also support hardware protection for BitLocker-encrypted drives and experience 58% fewer security incidents. Organizations that have not begun the transition are approximately 300 days behind schedule in an average upgrade program that spans about 450 days.

AppWizard

December 13, 2024

A 29-year-old PC racing game going cyberpunk anime with Troy Baker, Initial D drifting, and cutscenes from the Metroid: Other M studio sure wasn’t on my Game Awards bingo card

The 1995 PC racing game Screamer is being revived, with a teaser trailer recently unveiled at The Game Awards 2024. The original game was known for its arcade racing experience and was one of the first titles requiring a Pentium processor. The modern version will feature a sci-fi narrative exploring themes of human will, revenge, love, and greed, with players participating in a street racing tournament led by a mysterious figure voiced by Troy Baker. Cutscenes are being created by Polygon Pictures, a renowned Japanese animation studio. The game is being developed by Milestone and is set to be released in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Winsage

December 11, 2024

Windows 10 support is ending. Why should you upgrade to Windows 11 now?

Date of the online workshop: December 20, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Format: Online Webinar Key topics covered in the webinar: - Assessing technical devices for Windows 11 Pro deployment - Increasing competitive edge with performance and AI-enhanced features in Windows 11 Pro - Simplifying deployment for a smooth transition to Windows 11 Pro Reported benefits of Windows 11 Pro: - 58% drop in security incidents with new devices - 42% faster completion of demanding workloads on average - 62% drop in security incidents due to hardware-backed protection - 25% faster deployment of modern Windows 11 Pro PCs - All-day battery life and accelerated performance options available Speaker: Rajesh Sharma, Commercial Master Trainer at Microsoft Quote from Yusuf Mehdi, Executive Vice President, Consumer, CMO, Microsoft: “With the Windows 10 End of Support moment, now is the time to move to Windows 11 with confidence.” Testimonial from Thomas Kaiser, Technical Lead, IT at Klöckner Pentaplast: Migration to Windows 11 has significantly reduced the time required for PC upgrades.

Winsage

November 2, 2024

Why You Should Buy A New Microsoft Windows PC In 2025

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will not reach its end-of-life in October 2025 as previously anticipated. Users will have the option to extend their security updates for an additional year at a cost, with the final deadline now set for October 2026. Recent reports indicate a modest growth of 1.3% in global PC sales in the third quarter, while IDC noted a year-over-year decline of 2.4%, totaling 68.8 million traditional PC shipments. Manufacturers are hoping for a surge in sales as consumers rush to purchase new machines before the October 2026 deadline. Microsoft emphasizes the enhanced security features of Windows 11, which include hardware-based protection and improved defenses against cyber threats.

Winsage

October 24, 2024

Clock ticking on Windows 10 support

Microsoft will phase out support for Windows 10 in October 2025, ending free system updates, technical assistance, and security patches in 356 days. The transition to Windows 11 presents opportunities and challenges for businesses, particularly for those with older systems that may require new hardware. Managed service providers (MSPs) will play a crucial role in assisting clients during this change, as systems running Windows 10 will no longer receive security patches after the end of support, exposing businesses to risks. The transition also offers companies a chance to reflect on their desktop strategies and adopt more sustainable practices, such as remanufacturing hardware. Market analysts expect that the pressure from the Windows 10 support switch-off will drive users toward modern solutions and enhanced functionality.