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Microsoft and Google synchronize calendars for Windows 7 support By Robert Carnevale published 17 November 21 Windows 7 is still being supported by a lot of companies. However, that won't be the case forever.
Samsung to ditch DeX support for Windows 7 and macOS By Sean Endicott published 12 November 21 Samsung will end support for DeX on Windows 7 and macOS at the start of next year. The app will continue on those devices but won’t receive any updates or future support.
The end is near for the OneDrive desktop app if you're not on Windows 11 or 10 By Robert Carnevale published 5 November 21 Microsoft is focusing its energies on its younger children. As such, Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 are losing support in certain areas.
Steam Hardware & Software Survey July 2021 results: Windows 7 holds the line By Robert Carnevale published 4 August 21 Steam releases interesting statistics about its userbase's hardware every month. We now have July 2021's data to add to the pile.
Upgrading directly from Windows 7 to Windows 11 will take some extra steps By Sean Endicott published 7 July 21 People who want to upgrade their PCs directly from Windows 7 to Windows 11 will have to perform a clean install of the new operating system.
AMD loses traction and Windows 7 is back, baby: Steam survey June 2021 results By Robert Carnevale published 2 July 21 Windows 7 is eternal.
Windows Update won't have drivers for Windows 7 anymore By Sean Endicott last updated 18 June 21 Microsoft discontinued the publication of drivers to Windows Update for Windows 7 this week. The move was made to minimize the potential impact of incompatible drivers.
Despite being out of support, over 100 million people use Windows 7 By Sean Endicott published 6 January 21 Windows 7 fell out of support at the start of 2020, but according to several analysts, at least 100 million people still use the old operating system.
We say one final farewell to these products and services Microsoft shut down in 2020 By Sean Endicott published 2 January 21 2020 wasn't all about new products from Microsoft like the Surface Duo. Microsoft also ended several products and services this year. Before the year is over, we say one last farewell.
Google extends Chrome support for Windows 7 to help with Windows 10 migration By Sean Endicott published 23 November 20 Google announced extended support for Chrome on Windows 7. The move helps IT admins and organizations that need to prioritize other items during the current global pandemic.
