Windows, Microsoft and Office 365 Apps

Microsoft just made Windows 10 worse, and there's (almost) nothing you can do about it
Windows 10 users now have a worse email experience, at least in the eyes of many who dislike the new Outlook. The latest update to the operating system includes security fixes, but it also installs the new Outlook for Windows app.
Windows 10 KB5051974 update force installs new Microsoft Outlook app
Microsoft has released the KB5051974 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, which automatically installs the new Outlook for Windows app and fixes a memory leak bug.
Microsoft to End Support for Office 365 Apps on Windows 10 in October
Microsoft has announced that the final day it will offer security support for Word, Excel, and Powerpoint on Windows 10 will be Oct. 14.
Microsoft just installed a new app on everyone's Windows 10 PCs, and nobody wants it
The new Outlook app on Windows 10 is poorly received among users. Users have noted slower performance, cloud storage of emails, and invasive ads. Resources are available to learn about data usage and optimize the new app.
How to prevent forced installation of new Outlook on Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft manifested something that had been a long time coming: forced installation of the new Outlook app on Windows 10 PCs by way of the February 2025 mandatory update. This is the next step in Microsoft’s push to make the new Outlook commonplace.
You can block the new Outlook app on Windows 10 — here's how
Prevent the automatic installation of the new Outlook app with the Windows 10 KB5051974 update . Regardless of the advantages Microsoft lists for the new Outlook app, there's a bi
Microsoft Warns 400 Million Users—Do Not Update Windows
More than 800 million Microsoft users are buckling up for a rollercoaster ride, as they get ever nearer the Windows-maker ...
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Microsoft warns some Windows 11 users they should downgrade to Windows 10 'immediately'
Windows 11 users getting pushed back to Windows 10 - that's a new one - but in this case, there's a good reason for Microsoft ...
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Can you still get a Windows 10 upgrade for free in 2025? Short answer: Maybe
Note: This article was originally published in January 2017. It has been updated multiple times since then to reflect the most current information. The most recent update was on January 18, 2025.
TECHNOBABBLE: Plan to upgrade to Windows 10? There’s no rush
There’s a running joke among the tech community about the quality of Microsoft Windows releases. The joke is that every other version of windows is good. Which means every other version of ...
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Microsoft 365 Apps—Support Ends On Windows 10 This Year
With 2025 underway, Microsoft is ramping up its campaign targeting the 800 million users yet to upgrade from Windows 11, before it is retired in October. “What does this mean?” the company ...