Source: Databarracks
What you need to know
- Windows 7 support finally came to an end today.
- To mark the occasion, Databarracks gave Windows 7 a true Viking sendoff.
- We'll see you in Valhalla, old friend.
Windows 7 had a good run, but Microsoft officially dropped support for the aging OS today. That means no more security updates (unless a company pays to have them extended), and it marks the end of an era. But with such a popular OS finally kicking the bucket, it deserved a proper sendoff.
And that's just what IT security and cloud company Databarracks did with its proper Viking funeral. Check it out below.
"It's a bit of fun, but there's a serious message we want to highlight. Staying up to date with operating systems and patching is the simplest and most important security practice to follow," Databarracks said in a press release. "There are countless examples of cyber-attacks and breaches that could have been avoided simply by staying on top of important software updates."
For those of us who follow Microsoft and Windows, Windows 7's end of life is a bittersweet moment. The OS brought a number of great features to the table, including window snapping and an evolution of the Aero aesthetic. Moreover, it marked a significant step forward from the maligned Windows Vista.
For businesses that still plan to continue using Windows 7, Microsoft is offering paid extended security updates through 2023. However, it's priced on a per-device basis, and the cost will continue to rise with each passing year. For now, the safest bet is to push forward to Windows 10.
As for Windows 7, we'll see you in Valhalla, old friend.
Microsoft Edge Dev channel gets new collections features, extension sync
Another weekly update is out for the Microsoft Edge Dev channel, and it has a host of handy features to check out. New in this release are a couple of improvements to collections, extension sync, and more.
Join us for the latest Windows Central Video Podcast
We're live with the Windows Central Video Podcast today at 2:30pm ET, make sure you're there!
Are you working from home this week? (poll)
More people are working from home than ever right now, and we're wondering how you all are managing to stay productive in your homebound state. Chime in and let us know in our poll!
These are the best PC sticks for when you're on the move
Instant computer, just add a screen! That’s the general idea of the ultra-portable PC Compute Sticks, but it can be hard to know which one you want. Relax, we’ve got you covered.
