New PCs won’t support Windows 7 or 8.1 At the beginning of this year, Microsoft made a change to its support policy and Windows 10announced that new PCs with next-generation Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm processors will need to use Windows 10. Previously, Microsoft allowed users to downgrade new PCs to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.…
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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 review
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 The Surface Pro 4 is the current flagship in Microsoft’s range of hybrid devices, being both a tablet and a laptop in one. Officially released at the end of 2015, stock supply issues to the UK market have meant that the most powerful i7 processor versions are only now becoming readily…
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Microsoft Release Windows 10 and It’s Free!
Microsoft Release Windows 10 and It’s Free! Windows 10 was officially released globally on 29th July 2015, as the replacement for the current Windows 8.1 operating system. Windows 8 received a mixed reception, with many users opting instead to stick to the familiar feel of Windows 7. With Windows 10, Microsoft are looking to address…
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End of Support for SQL Server 2005
End of Mainstream and Extended Support for SQL Server 2005 Microsoft has announced that as of the 12th April 2016, SQL Server 2005 will be out of extended support. This means that security updates and technical support for this product will no longer be issued by Microsoft. Customers still running SQL Server 2005 need to…
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