In the mid-1990s, as Microsoft prepared to launch Windows 95, the company faced a significant challenge: ensuring the new operating system was compatible with the vast array of existing software. To address this, a Microsoft development manager took an unconventional approach. He drove to a...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-life date for Windows 10 approaches, recent data from StatCounter reveals a surprising trend: Windows 11 installations have declined by 0.5% between April and May 2025, dropping from 43.72% to 43.22%. Conversely, Windows 10 installations have increased from 52.94%...
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