Windows 11 catches up to Windows 10 just months before support deadline
Microsoft denies losing 400 million Windows users in the last few years
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No Windows 12 yet: Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 25H2 preview build
A faster install is promised for the next major update
Windows loses 400 million users as mobile, Linux, and Mac use grows (or not?)
In brief: Just over one billion active devices use Windows for their operating system, according to Microsoft. That sounds like an impressive statistic, but the company isn't as quick to point out that three years ago, the figure stood at 1.4 billion, meaning 400 million devices are no longer running the OS.
Microsoft says Windows 11 is 2x faster, except they used ancient PCs to benchmark Windows 10
Breaking news: Older hardware is slower than newer hardware
Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026 – with a catch
It might just be another ploy to push users onto Microsoft 365
Copilot Vision brings Microsoft's screen-watching AI to everyday Windows tasks
The AI that watches everything–and might do something useful
LibreOffice backs campaign to help users move from Windows 10 to Linux – and ditch Office, too
Replacing Windows and Microsoft Office is not as difficult as it seems
Microsoft stops nagging Windows users to make Edge the default browser, but only in Europe
*Everyone suddenly moves to Europe*
Microsoft gives Windows 10 users three extra years of Office support
The transition to Windows 11 appears slower than expected
The "End of 10" project wants to save aging PCs with Linux instead of Windows 11
As Windows 10 support ends, 240 million PCs face obsolescence
A laptop GPU now leads the Valve Steam survey, AMD CPUs reach all-time high
The first laptop GPU to top the chart in over three years
Windows 11 sees a major spike in market share as Windows 10 nears its official EOL
Windows 10 is still the most widely-used desktop OS
Microsoft is slowing down OneNote on Windows 10 to force users to upgrade
Is Redmond playing dirty because people love their Windows 10 system a bit too much?
Microsoft emails Windows 10 users, recommending recycling or trade-in of outdated PCs
Company doesn't mention that this means buying a new device
E-waste or Linux? Charities face tough choices as Windows 10 support ends
In a nutshell: As Microsoft prepares to end free security updates for Windows 10 in October, a significant challenge looms for charities that refurbish and distribute older computers to those in need. With an estimated 240 million PCs unable to meet the stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11, these organizations face a difficult decision: provide potentially insecure Windows 10 systems, send them to e-waste recyclers, or explore alternative operating systems like Linux.
Windows 10's extended support starts at $61 per device, Microsoft reveals new details
Sticking with Windows 10 after October 2025 will come at a steep price
Microsoft hides "official" workaround for installing Windows 11 on older PCs
Despite Redmond's policy shifts, the Registry trick may still work anyway
Windows users report widespread device issues following January 2025 updates
Problems affect USB connections, DAC drivers, Bluetooth, and more
Microsoft declares 2025 "the year of the Windows 11 refresh" in latest bid to leave Windows 10 behind
Microsoft says a Windows 10 PC refresh is more important than a new fridge, TV, or phone
End of Windows 10 support this year threatens over 60% of active Windows PCs
More than 3 years after launch, Windows 11 remains a minority
As Windows 10 end of support looms, Windows 11 upgrade pop-up is crashing PCs for some
Microsoft shows us how to make something even worse
Microsoft: Windows 11 requirement for a TPM 2.0 chip is "non-negotiable"
Redmond isn't at all interested in lamentations coming from Windows 10 users
Market share surprise: Windows 10 popularity is increasing
A hot potato: Windows 10 is approaching the end of its lifecycle, with security and stability updates set to stop soon. However, many users seem reluctant to move on. In fact, the operating system has grown even more popular compared to a month ago. Could Windows 11 risk becoming Microsoft's next major headache?
Microsoft pushes Windows 11 upgrade with full-screen prompts on Windows 10 users
But the campaign doesn't mention the other options for Windows 10 users
Windows 11 reaches 35% market share, but Windows 10 still leads by a wide margin
It took three years, but users are warming up to Microsoft's latest OS