Here’s a quick summary of three important changes that Microsoft will (or has) made to some of their most common software offerings. They may not all apply to you, but I have received multiple queries and thought a brief summary would be a helpful resource.
Windows Mail Finally Dies: For a long time now, Microsoft has been planning to replace the simple but effective “Mail” program that came with Windows 10. Starting earlier this year it was automatically replaced with the “Outlook (new)” program without any user approval, but you could still manually undo that change and go back to the familiar Mail program. We knew that that ability would one day disappear, and a few weeks ago that date was announced as, well, yesterday. Users must now get used to “Outlook (new)”, or consider popular third-party alternatives like Thunderbird, eM Client, or simply using a web browser to check email.
Outlook (Classic) Being Replaced: In related news, Microsoft is trying to wean users off the tried-and-true Outlook (referred to now as “Outlook (classic)”) and on to the “Outlook (new)” program. I’ve written before about how I think the new replacement is still half-baked and not a true replacement. But Microsoft disagrees and will start converting many users over during the next four months. The promise of support for Outlook (classic) until 2029 gives me hope that there will be a similar toggle to undo this change, at least temporarily.
Windows 10 End-Of-Support: Hopefully by now you know the news, so consider this another reminder. If your computer is still running Windows 10, you will need to upgrade or purchase the extended support if you want to receive patches past October 2025.
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