The new Windows application is officially taking the place of Remote Desktop.

      A user is comparing the pricing of Bitdefender and Norton antivirus software for Windows PCs.

      Microsoft is discontinuing support for Remote Desktop, which will require users to transition to its new Windows app. Starting on May 27, the Remote Desktop app will no longer be downloadable, and Microsoft advises current users to remove the app from their devices. The alternative, the Windows app, was introduced last September and allows users to have "unified access" to multiple previously separate Windows services.

      If you're unfamiliar with Remote Desktop or the Windows app, there's no need to be concerned; these are only accessible to individuals with a work or educational Microsoft account. The functionalities offered by these apps revolve around cloud PCs and virtual desktops for remote work by employees and students.

      There is another application, Remote Desktop Connection, which is a distinct service included in Windows, enabling users to connect to a Windows PC remotely. This app is available to anyone with a personal account and will still be available for the foreseeable future. However, Microsoft’s documentation suggests that support for this "connection type" may eventually be integrated into the Windows app.

      Given that the Remote Desktop Connection app is utilized by individuals with personal accounts, it could indicate that the Windows app might also accommodate personal accounts in the future. Alternatively, Microsoft could develop a third app specifically for personal users with a similar name but different regulations and limitations—potentially complicating matters further.

      Regardless of the approach, Microsoft aims to transition Windows fully to the cloud, so additional cloud PC and virtual PC functionalities should eventually be accessible to all users.

      Willow Roberts has been a Computing Writer at Digital Trends for a year and has approximately ten years of writing experience.

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      This design flaw has attracted negative attention online, as users report having difficulty reading the icon when it's pinned to the Taskbar, with lower pixel density exacerbating the challenge of understanding the text. For example, those using a Surface Laptop Go with a low-resolution display likely struggle to see that it reads “M365.” At first glance, it may even be mistaken for other sequences such as MJEG, M366, or M355.

      Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of support for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10, which will end on October 14 of this year, as reported by The Verge. This date coincides with the overall end-of-support for Windows 10, a move that comes as a surprise since Microsoft is currently offering the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Program.

      Participants in this program, available for $30, can continue using Windows 10 securely for an additional year, leading to the assumption that Microsoft might allow continued usage of the Office apps as well. However, the apps won't vanish entirely, they simply won't receive further updates. Microsoft warns that this could lead to "performance and reliability issues over time," though it's uncertain when these issues might arise during the ESU program’s duration.

      Lastly, if you’re still searching for reasons to upgrade to Windows 11, there's yet another incentive. The latest Windows 10 update, version KB5048239, is not only failing to install correctly but is also successfully updating repeatedly. This particular update was first released by Microsoft in November 2024 for versions 21H2 and 22H2, and as TechRadar reports, it is being reissued this month.