Software & Services
Operating systems, apps, online services and the software behind connected devices.
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Windows 10 Is Reaching End of Life: Here’s What You Need to Know
Today is April 14, 2025—which means we’re exactly six months away from the official end of life for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. If you’re still using Windows 10, now’s the time to start thinking about what’s next. Windows 10 debuted on July 29, 2015, and quickly became the most popular operating system in the world. After the mixed reaction to Windows 8, Microsoft delivered a smoother, more familiar experience—bringing back the Start menu and focusing on speed, security, and usability. It was also the first Windows version to adopt a “Windows as a service” model, meaning regular updates instead of the usual big-version jumps. When an operating system…
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Amazon adopts the future of online authentication
Amazon has recently introduced a new way to log in to your account: passkeys. This new feature allows users to log in using biometric authentication on their device, such as their fingerprint or face scan. Passkeys are unique digital keys that can’t be reused and are stored in an encrypted format on your devices instead of on a company’s servers, making them much more secure than traditional passwords. While Amazon’s implementation of passkeys isn’t without issues, it’s still a significant step forward in online security. According to TechCrunch, there is currently no support for passkeys in Amazon’s native apps, such as Amazon’s shopping app or Prime Video, meaning you still…
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Microsoft Ends Free Windows 7 to 10 or 11 Updates: What You Need to Know
In a recent announcement, Microsoft has officially closed the door on a long-standing practice that allowed Windows 7 and 8.X users to upgrade to Windows 10 and 11 for free. This change comes after years of extending the free upgrade offer past its initial deadline, but it seems the days of getting the latest Windows OS without paying are finally over. Here’s what you need to know about Microsoft’s new policy. The History of Free Windows Upgrades Back in 2015, Microsoft made a bold move by offering a free upgrade to Windows 10 for users of older operating systems, most notably Windows 7. This move was aimed at enticing users…
