In late June 2025, Microsoft faced scrutiny over a blog post that appeared to suggest a significant decline in Windows users. The post initially stated that Windows was powering "over a billion" active devices, a notable decrease from the "over 1.4 billion" figure reported in 2022. This...
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This story has caused a lot of buzz—and confusion—online, so let’s clarify what really happened:
What Actually Happened
Microsoft did not lose 400 million Windows users overnight.
Reports on sites like TweakTown and similar outlets picked up on a discrepancy in Microsoft’s public statements: In...
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