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September 28, 2024

Fresh deadline for millions of Windows 10 users: Update your PC or brace for new block from Microsoft

Windows 10 support will end on October 14, 2025, with a deadline of January 15, 2025, for older versions to access Microsoft Teams. Users with unsupported versions will receive notifications to upgrade, as those running Windows 10 versions older than 21H2 will be blocked from using Teams. Microsoft is offering Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 at a cost, with pricing set at £48.19 for the first year, £96.39 for the second year, and £192.78 for the third year. This option extends support until the end of 2028 but is primarily aimed at enterprise users, with details for average users to be announced later. Currently, Windows 10 has about twice as many users as Windows 11.

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September 27, 2024

Windows 10 users issued with urgent deadline – update now or face new block

Microsoft has announced that PCs running older versions of Windows 10 will soon be unable to access Microsoft Teams. Starting next month, users on outdated OS versions will receive notifications to upgrade, and those with incompatible systems will be blocked from using Teams. The deadline for this transition is January 15, 2025. Users of older Windows 11 and MacOS versions will also lose access unless they upgrade. Microsoft has provided a way to check system requirements. The end-of-support date for Windows 10 is scheduled for October 2025. Users can upgrade to Windows 11, purchase a new laptop with Windows 11, or opt for Extended Security Updates (ESUs), which will be available until 2028 at an estimated cost of around £50 per year for businesses.

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September 26, 2024

Microsoft’s Update Decision—Millions Of Windows Users Given New January Deadline

Microsoft has notified Windows users that the new Teams client will require upgrades to newer operating systems to maintain support. Users on older versions of Windows 10 (prior to version 21H2) and macOS (11 or earlier) will see warning banners within the next two weeks, with Teams ceasing to function on these systems starting January 15, 2025. This move encourages users to upgrade, particularly targeting enterprise users, as support for Windows 10 version 21H2 ended three months ago. Microsoft is promoting Windows 11 for its security features and integration benefits, emphasizing the urgency for the approximately 70% of Windows users still on Windows 10 to transition before the end-of-life deadline approaches.

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August 19, 2024

Microsoft Roadmap Weekly: Here are all the new features coming to Teams, Outlook, and Copilot

Microsoft is enhancing user experience across its platforms, with Windows 11 evolving through new functionalities. Microsoft 365 is receiving updates, including new capabilities for Microsoft Teams. Notable enhancements include: - Integration of hand interactions for Microsoft Teams users with Meta Quest headsets, launching in October. - Introduction of Whiteboard functionality in 3D environments for Mesh event participants, available in November. - Teams chat accessibility for Mesh event attendees starting in October. - Intelligent Recap feature providing summaries and action items after meetings for Teams Premium and Copilot users. - A centralized hub called "your teams and channels" debuting in October for better management of Teams and channels. The new Outlook for Windows will have an "always on" feature in October to show who is present in the office. Copilot for Microsoft 365 will receive upgrades, including prompt suggestions in chats and the ability to generate images using natural language within Copilot chat.

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July 3, 2024

Microsoft Teams preview users for Windows and the web can try out custom sound notifications

Microsoft is testing customizable sound notifications for Teams users on Windows and the web. The feature allows users to adjust sound settings for different types of notifications, choose from eight different sound options, and enable sound notifications when busy or in a meeting. The feature is currently being tested by members of the Teams Public Preview and Microsoft 365 Targeted release versions with no official timeline for a wider rollout.