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Someone made Windows 11 look like Windows 7 - here’s how you could do it too
Windows 7 fans are the most devoted kind.
When upgrading to Windows 11, some people yearn to return to Windows 10's UI. But what if you could go back even further, to the days when Windows 7 was the biggest operating system on the market? We've seen people make mockups of a modern-day Windows 7 system before, but now someone has recreated it on their Windows 11 system, and best of all, you can make it too.
3 reasons why Windows 7 is still the greatest of all time
When there is nostalgia involved, the greatness of Windows 7 cannot be denied.
Back in the good old days, when I was but a little pipsqueak, I remember using the Windows XP on my main Pentium 3 OEM PC. I didn’t know much about operating systems then, and XP was enough to run my copy of Need For Speed II and GTA Vice City.
Windows 12 is just around the corner, but what if Microsoft never went past Windows 7? While the operating system has been out of support for a long time, it doesn't stop people longing for Windows 7, which some argue was the best operating system Microsoft ever produced. Now, a fan has created a mockup version of Windows 7, and while you can't download and use it for yourself, it's still a great look into what could have been.
The final countdown begins as Steam ends support for Windows 7 and 8.1 in 2024
If you're a gamer running a PC with Windows 7 or 8.1, your time is now limited, as Steam has announced its pulling support next year.
Steam has announced that it will discontinue support for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. This change will go into effect starting next year on January 1, 2024. Valve will be discontinuing support because its Steam client relies on Google Chrome, which no longer offers support for the previously mentioned versions of the Windows. Going forward, users will need to use a PC or laptop running Windows 10 or above, in order to properly use Steam. If you have yet to do so, now would be a great time to upgrade your PC to Windows 10.
Windows 7 and 8.1 are officially dead - here’s everything you need to know
It's the end of the line for Windows 7 and 8.1, which have received their last official updates today. Users should upgrade to Windows 10.
It's been a long time coming, but the day is finally here. Today, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 have both received their last updates ever, and they're no longer supported. Indeed, these two operating systems are effectively dead, and anyone still using them will be exposing their PC to big security risks going forward.
How to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or 8.1
With Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 ending completely, now is the time to upgrade to Windows 10. Here's what you need to do.
On January 10th, 2023, Microsoft definitively ended support for both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. That means these two operating systems are no longer receiving updates of any kind, and that includes security updates. Despite Microsoft's efforts, some users held back from upgrading to Windows 10 since it was introduced in 2015, but if you haven't done so yet, now is the time, or you could be in huge security risks before long.
Is Windows 11 a free upgrade for Windows 10 and Windows 7?
Windows 11 is right around the corner, and a big question is probably on everyone's mind: will it be a free upgrade? The short answer is yes.
After six years of Windows 10, we finally have a whole new version of Windows upon us. Windows 11 is very exciting, and we already have our first hands-on with an early build. But with it also come a lot of questions. Will Windows 11 be a free upgrade just like Windows 10 was? Put simply, yes, but there are some caveats. Windows 11 has new system requirements, so not every PC will be able to upgrade.
NVIDIA will soon end support for Windows 7 and 8
NVIDIA will soon stop releasing new driver updates for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. Driver support for Kepler-based GPUs is also ending.
Windows 10 has been available for almost six years now, and even though some people are still using older versions of Microsoft's operating system, Windows 10 is increasingly becoming the only option with up-to-date software. Several companies and popular applications have recently dropped support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, and now NVIDIA is next to say goodbye to older Windows releases.
Windows 10 free upgrade is still available for Windows 7/8.1 owners
Users can still upgrade to Windows 10 if they have a genuine version of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 installed on their system. Read on!
A few years back, Microsoft offered Windows 7 and Windows 8 users to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. The upgrade program allowed users with genuine license keys to upgrade to the latest operating system at no extra cost. While the free update program ended in 2016, it seems that the offer continues to remain valid.
Google Chrome support for Windows 7 will be extended another year
Google announced Chrome is extending support for Windows 7, including security and productivity benefits, until at least January 15, 2022.
Google Chrome support for Windows 7 was supposed to end summer of 2021, but because of challenges presented by COVID-19, Google has announced an extension.
Tasker Pro: Unlock your Windows PC with your Fingerprint!
This week on Tasker Pro, I will show you how to unlock your Windows 7, 8, or 10 laptop or desktop using your fingerprint on an Android device!
Automation is supposed to be about simplifying everyday tasks to give you more precious time doing the things you love. At XDA, we've shown you how you can use Tasker to secure your device, improve productivity, or make driving safer, all a part of our series called 'Tasker Week.'