retirement date

Winsage
December 1, 2024
Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. After this date, users will not receive free software updates, technical assistance, or security fixes. Microsoft has updated its support documentation and added a banner on a support page to inform users about this change. Users are encouraged to transition to Windows 11, which has stricter hardware requirements, including the need for TPM 2.0. Users can opt for an Extended Support Update program for Windows 10 at an annual fee to continue receiving security updates. A detailed end-of-support table for various Windows 10 versions has been provided, showing their start dates and end dates for mainstream and extended support. Additionally, promotional banners for Windows 11 are increasing within the Windows 11 Settings app, indicating Microsoft's intent to encourage the transition.
AppWizard
October 19, 2024
LEGO and Minecraft have collaborated to create various sets, including the Minecraft Pumpkin Farm, which is marked as "Retiring soon" on the LEGO website and is available on Amazon. This set features a pumpkin house, a witch minifigure, and includes 257 pieces, suitable for builders aged 8 and up. It is designed for Halloween and may not be available after this year. Current discounts on Halloween-themed LEGO sets are limited, with some sets experiencing minor price reductions.
Winsage
September 2, 2024
Steam's hardware and software survey for August 2024 reveals that Windows 11 has a usage rate of 50.81% among Windows Steam users, an increase of 3.36% from the previous month. Windows 10's market share has declined to 48.66%, down by 3.29%. Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 have usage rates of 0.38% and 0.07%, respectively, and are no longer supported. The most common RAM configuration among users is 16 GB at 47.35%, followed by 32 GB at 30.76%, while 8 GB has decreased to 10.16%. Simplified Chinese is the most common language among Windows users on Steam at 35.97%, an increase of 3.05%, while English has dropped to 29.79%, down by 2.83%.
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