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This is the never-before-heard Surface startup sound as well as the missing one from Windows 8
By Daniel Rubino published
Here’s the history of the original Windows 8 and Surface startup sounds that were never turned on.
Microsoft issues full-screen warning about Windows 8.1 end of support
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 8.1 reaches its end of support in January 2023. PCs will now show a warning about the upcoming cutoff.
Windows 8.1 users will start seeing 'end of support' warnings soon
By Zac Bowden published
Users who are still running machines with Windows 8.1 installed will soon begin to see warnings from Microsoft alerting the user that the OS they're using is running out of support.
The end is near for the OneDrive desktop app if you're not on Windows 11 or 10
By Robert Carnevale published
Microsoft is focusing its energies on its younger children. As such, Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 are losing support in certain areas.
Windows 8.1 MSN apps to be discontinued on June 3
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
If you're still using Windows 8.1, you'll have to bid farewell to the MSN suite of apps next month.
Microsoft retiring Zune and Windows Live branding in Windows 8
By Seth Brodeur last updated
Microsoft prepping for complete brand and product line relaunch, New York store coming the 26th
By Rich Edmonds last updated
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