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Winsage

December 27, 2024

End of Windows 10: Microsoft will phase out your computer by 2025

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in October 2025, meaning it will no longer receive free security updates. To upgrade to Windows 11, a computer must support TPM 2.0, which many older devices lack. A report indicates that about one in five computers could be left behind due to this requirement, particularly those purchased before 2021. Users should check if their device supports TPM 2.0 and consider budgeting for a new computer if it does not.

AppWizard

December 12, 2024

Google Wallet rolling out adding passport IDs on Android

Google Wallet is rolling out the ability to add a passport as a form of ID within its Android app, following a successful testing phase in October. This feature is now available for users, particularly benefiting those in states without a digital ID, and is accessible through the “Add to Wallet” option in the app. Users can add their passport by taking a picture of the information page, scanning the security chip inside the back cover, and recording a video of their face for identity verification. This feature is available with version 24.47.35 of Google Play services for Android devices running version 9 and above. At airport security, travelers can use their digital passport by scanning a QR code or tapping their phone near an NFC reader. The digital passport is not a government-issued ID and should not replace physical identification, especially for international travel. Users can remove their ID pass if their phone is lost by visiting myaccount.google.com.

Winsage

December 4, 2024

Microsoft reiterates that it will not lower Windows 11 requirements — A TPM 2.0 compatible CPU remains “non-negotiable” for all future Windows versions

Users with processors older than Intel's 8th Generation CPUs or AMD's Ryzen 2000 series will need to pay an annual fee for Extended Security Upgrades (ESUs) as Microsoft approaches the end of support for Windows 10. Windows 11 requires the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 for security, and PCs that do not meet this requirement will be ineligible for the new operating system. Currently, 61.82% of Windows desktop users are still on Windows 10. Users have options to either invest in new hardware, upgrade existing systems, pay for continued support, or consider switching to Linux.