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  1. Microsoft's $30 Extended Security Updates: Windows 10 Users Face Dilemma

    As the sun begins to set on Windows 10's life, Microsoft is nudging its user base to upgrade to Windows 11. However, for those who are either reluctant to make the switch or have machines that don’t quite make the cut for the latest and "greatest," there's now a new option on the table: an extra...
  2. Why Microsoft Skipped Windows 12 at CES 2025: Insights on Windows 11

    The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is an annual extravaganza of technological bombshells and futuristic aspirations. Yet, one major absence at CES 2025 has tech circles buzzing like bees around a hive: Microsoft did not utter a word about Windows 12. On the surface, this may seem perplexing...
  3. Microsoft Doubles Down on AI: The Future of Windows 11 & No Windows 12

    If you were holding your breath for Windows 12 to drop anytime soon, well, you might want to exhale and settle into this new era of Microsoft’s AI-powered Windows 11. The Redmond tech giant has officially squashed speculation about a new Windows version, choosing instead to double down on its...
  4. Windows 12 on Hold: Microsoft Focuses on Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs

    If you were eagerly waiting to hear about the next big thing in the Windows operating system lineup—Windows 12—brace yourself. According to Microsoft's showcase at CES 2025, there's no shiny new OS on the horizon. Instead, the spotlight remains steadfast on Windows 11 and its amplification...
  5. Microsoft's Bold Push for Windows 11: Full-Screen Ads and Copilot+ PCs Explained

    It seems Microsoft is going all-in on Windows 11—and not in the subtle "please consider upgrading" kind of way. No, the tech titan has rolled out full-screen pop-up ads targeting Windows 10 users, not just nudging them toward Windows 11 but also suggesting they may need to buy a shiny new...
  6. Microsoft Revives Controversial Recall Feature for Windows 11 Beta Testing

    In what may be seen as a significant step for Windows 11 users, Microsoft has announced that its controversial Recall feature will soon return for beta testing. This tool was initially touted as a “photographic memory” for your PC when it was supposed to launch alongside the first Copilot+ PCs...
  7. Microsoft Halts Full-Screen Upgrade Notifications for Windows 11

    In a significant shift regarding its strategy to promote Windows 11, Microsoft has decided to halt full-screen notifications urging users of Windows 10 to upgrade to its latest operating system. This decision follows user feedback that pointed out discomfort with the aggressive nature of these...
  8. Windows 11's Adoption Struggles: Market Share Remains Stagnant at 30%

    In the ever-evolving world of operating systems, Microsoft's Windows 11 is facing significant challenges, particularly concerning its adoption rates and user satisfaction. Recent reports indicate that Windows 11 currently holds just over 30% of the operating system's market share, while its...
  9. VIDEO TLDR: Can Windows 8 Save Microsoft?

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  10. VIDEO Microsoft Office on Windows Phone 7 Looks Fantastic

    Link Removed due to 404 ErrorYou can doubt Microsoft's phone strategy. You can grouse about features they've left out of Windows Phone 7. But don't for one second question their ability to put together an Office suite, ok? What we've got here is a pair of videos showing off Windows Phone 7's...
  11. Windows 7: Past, Present and Future

    Link Removed due to 404 Error It's like the old Super Bowl gag: "Hey, Microsoft, you just shipped Windows 7. What are you going to do next?" Except this time around, the answer has nothing to do with Disney World: "We're going to do it again." That, at least, was the message I received from...