Valve’s ambitious gamble on Linux-based SteamOS is beginning to pay off, as the OS quietly erodes Windows 11’s supremacy in the gaming space. Latest data from the July 2025 Steam Hardware & Software survey shows SteamOS posting its highest growth rate yet, while Microsoft’s flagship Windows 11...
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Gamers across the globe continue to embrace Windows 11 in ever-rising numbers, with the latest Steam Hardware and Software Survey illuminating a seismic shift not just from Windows 10, but from alternative operating systems as well. Now, with Windows 11 firmly established as the foremost single...
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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Borderlands 4, the highly anticipated sequel in Gearbox Software's acclaimed looter-shooter franchise, is set to launch on September 12, 2025. As excitement builds, recent revelations about the game's PC system requirements have sparked significant discussion within the gaming community...
Valve's latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey for May 2025 reveals a significant shift in the gaming community's operating system preferences, with Windows 11 now leading the pack. The survey indicates that Windows 11 has reached a new high, capturing 58.3% of the market share among Steam...
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For months, the digital landscape has signaled a dramatic shift in operating system adoption, particularly among gamers and power users who frequent platforms like Steam. With the Windows 10 end-of-life (EOL) support deadline looming—officially set for October 14th, 2025—data from the latest...
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The Steam Hardware Survey for December 2024 is out, and it looks like gamers are making some intriguing shifts in how they’re configuring their gaming rigs. From the rise of AMD CPUs to the adoption of 64GB of RAM and Windows 11, the data paints a picture of where the PC gaming community is...
Date: September 2, 2024 Source: Turkmmo Author: Muhammed Kayan In a significant milestone for Microsoft, Windows 11 has officially overtaken Windows 10 as the most popular operating system for PC gaming on Steam. This development comes in light of the latest data from the Steam hardware survey...
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