As of July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most widely used Windows desktop operating system, capturing 50.88% of the market. This shift follows a gradual increase in adoption since its 2021 release, initially starting with under 10% market share in 2022 and...
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For nearly four years, the battle for dominance between Windows 10 and Windows 11 defined the landscape of desktop computing. Now, as the end-of-support date for Windows 10 looms ever closer, the momentum has finally shifted: Windows 11 has overtaken its predecessor in global usage. This...
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Microsoft's recent advisory urging 400 million Windows users to upgrade their PCs underscores a pivotal moment in the company's operating system evolution. As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline on October 14, 2025, users are confronted with critical decisions regarding their...
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For years, one of the persistently frustrating aspects of Windows 11 for portable device users—especially those with tablets and laptops—has been the lack of a clear, user-friendly battery indicator on the lock screen. While Microsoft responded to widespread user feedback by redesigning the...
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Microsoft's recent announcement to extend Windows 10 support has sparked discussions among users contemplating their operating system choices. While the extension offers a temporary reprieve, some users are considering a transition to Linux distributions like Linux Mint. This article delves into...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, users and organizations must consider upgrading to Windows 11 to maintain security, compliance, and access to new features. Continuing to use Windows 10 beyond this date will expose systems to increased security risks, as...
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Over the past decade, Windows 10 solidified its stance as the quintessential operating system for PC gaming, providing a stable foundation with broad hardware compatibility and robust driver support. However, recent trends from the June Steam Hardware Survey signal a sea change in the...
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For over a decade, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has stood as the default environment for PC gamers, a reign so pervasive that even its impending demise has barely made a dent in player habits and preferences. Data drawn from 44 consecutive Steam Hardware Surveys, analyzed longitudinally and validated...
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Microsoft's Windows operating system has long been the dominant force in the personal computing landscape, powering a vast majority of desktops and laptops worldwide. However, recent data indicates a significant shift: over the past three years, the number of active Windows devices has decreased...
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Microsoft's latest move to deliver a substantial Windows 11 update, rather than introducing the long-speculated Windows 12, speaks volumes about the company’s evolving strategy for its flagship operating system. With version 25H2 slated for a broad release in the latter half of the year, the...
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With the official end of support for Windows 10 set for October 14, 2025, businesses across the globe face a pivotal moment that will have a far-reaching impact on IT security, productivity, and their overall technology strategy. Microsoft’s decision is not without precedent—the software giant...
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In recent years, a growing number of users have transitioned from Windows to Linux, citing various frustrations with Microsoft's operating system. This article delves into the primary reasons behind this shift, examining the challenges associated with Windows and the advantages offered by Linux...
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Microsoft’s campaign urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 has hit new levels of intensity as the October 14 end-of-life date for Windows 10 looms. Through blog posts and marketing blitzes, Redmond’s messaging is clear: Windows 11 is the future—faster, more secure, and the only...
Microsoft’s ever-evolving operating systems remain at the heart of the tech world, and the latest week brought no shortage of high-stakes announcements, new features, and necessary caution for everyday users and enterprise decision-makers alike. From the awaited unveiling of Windows 11 version...
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Microsoft's recent assertion that "Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3x faster than Windows 10 PCs" has sparked considerable debate within the tech community. This claim, rooted in a December 2024 benchmark, has been scrutinized for its methodology and the implications it carries for users...
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As the sun gradually sets on Windows 10, millions of devices worldwide face an uncertain future. Microsoft’s official cutoff for Windows 10 support arrives at the end of 2025, leaving users with a stark choice: pay extra for extended security updates, take a gamble running unsupported and...
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Microsoft’s latest salvo in the ongoing campaign to coax users into adopting Windows 11 focuses on one of tech’s oldest and most effective lures: speed. According to performance claims recently published by the company, Windows 11 is purportedly “2.3x faster” than Windows 10. For anyone who’s...
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Microsoft is set to retire its iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in favor of a sleek black error screen with the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2, slated for release later this summer. This change is part of a broader initiative to enhance system resilience and user experience.
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The June deployment of KB5063134 marks a pivotal moment in Microsoft’s evolving approach to artificial intelligence on Windows, specifically targeting Intel-powered devices with the Phi Silica AI component update (version 1.2506.707.0). As the integration of hardware-based AI accelerators...
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Microsoft's recent release of KB5063134 marks a significant advancement in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities directly into Intel-powered Windows systems. This update introduces version 1.2506.707.0 of the Phi Silica AI component, a development poised to enhance on-device AI...
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