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Windows 10 support quietly extended until Oct 2027, as users reject Windows 11 (www.windowslatest.com)
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[–] 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

And with things like selling HEVC support in their new media player, something that was free previously (and still free with VLC Player.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    The generic HEVC decoder was never free, what was free was the OEM version that comes pre-installed when you buy a new computer (Because the price is included in that).

    But you always had to jump through hoops to get that version installed, it wasn't ever something intended for end users.

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