Windows 8.1 officially reaches end of extended support

10 years after it first launched, Windows 8.1 has reached the end of extended support. After today, the operating system will not receive security updates or technical support.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-8/windows-81-officially-reaches-end-of-extended-support

Created 2y | Jan 10, 2023, 6:20:51 PM


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