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Winsage

April 13, 2025

Windows 11 Deadline Approaches: Microsoft Offers 7 Reasons To Upgrade Now

In 2015, Microsoft launched Windows 10 with a decade of support, ending on October 14, 2025. The company is encouraging users to transition to Windows 11, highlighting features such as a revamped Start Menu, Snap layouts for window organization, multiple desktops, widgets for personalized updates, Focus sessions for task management, Windows Hello for facial recognition login, and Dark Mode for eye comfort. After October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive software updates. However, the reception of Microsoft's tips for upgrading has been mixed, with some critics describing the support document as lacking substance and containing inaccuracies.

Winsage

April 9, 2025

Microsoft publishes seven tips to get more from Windows 11

Microsoft has shared seven tips to enhance the user experience of Windows 11, which include personalizing the Start Menu, using Snap layouts for multitasking, creating multiple desktops for organization, utilizing widgets for updates, and employing Focus sessions for productivity. Windows Hello and Dark Mode are also recommended features. Despite these suggestions, Windows 11 is still struggling to gain widespread user enthusiasm and continues to lag behind Windows 10 in market share. Microsoft is set to discontinue free support for most versions of Windows 10 soon, which may motivate users to upgrade to Windows 11.

AppWizard

August 20, 2024

Google beta app on Android now includes hidden movie and TV series info cards

The Discover Feed in the Google app curates personalized information for users and allows the addition of four customizable cards for real-time updates on AQI, local weather, stock prices, and sports scores. The latest beta version of the Google app (15.32.37.28) is introducing a new "TV and Movies" card that will provide details about new and upcoming movies and TV shows, including titles, runtimes, and availability. This card will be accessible through the "Customize" menu and positioned at the top of the feed. Additionally, Google Search has been updated with Dynamic Color, but many customization options for the Google Search widget have been removed, limiting users to a few themes and transparency adjustments.