Deprecation
Microsoft shares guidance on upcoming Publisher deprecation
Microsoft has published guidance for users of Microsoft Publisher as it will no longer be supported after October 2026 and removed from Microsoft 365. Specifically, the products to be deprecated are Publisher for Microsoft 365, Publisher 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and 2007, and also 2010 and 2013 Developer. Microsoft Publisher is an Office application […]
Microsoft reminds admins to prepare for WSUS driver sync deprecation
Microsoft once again reminded IT administrators that driver synchronization in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will be deprecated on April 18, just 60 days from now. After its deprecation, the company encourages enterprises to adopt cloud-based solutions for client and server updates, like Windows Autopatch, Azure Update Manager, and Microsoft Intune. “For on-premises contexts, drivers […]
Microsoft to deprecate WSUS driver synchronization in 90 days
Microsoft has reminded Windows administrators that driver synchronization in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will be deprecated on April 18, 90 days from now. The company first announced the deprecation in June 2024, when it also encouraged customers to adopt its newer cloud-based driver services. “If you’re using driver synchronization updates via Windows Server Update Services […]
Microsoft is killing the Windows Paint 3D app after 8 years
Microsoft announced that the Paint 3D graphics app will be discontinued later this year and removed from the Microsoft Store in November. The 3D graphics program was first unveiled as a replacement for the Paint application eight years ago, in November 2016, with the release of Windows 10 Insider Build 14971. The company advises users to switch to […]