After years of incremental adoption, Windows 11 has finally become the dominant force in the operating system landscape—at least according to data from Statcounter, a respected web analytics service tracking real-world user activity globally. For the first time since its debut, Windows 11 now...
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Windows 11 has reached a pivotal moment in its lifecycle, overtaking Windows 10 as the most widely used desktop operating system in the world, according to the latest data from Stat Counter. For the first time since its launch in late 2021, Windows 11 secures a clear majority, accounting for 52...
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In July 2025, Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most widely used desktop operating system. According to StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds a 52% market share, while Windows 10 has declined to 44.59%. (windowscentral.com)
This shift marks a significant milestone for...
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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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After four years of anticipation and gradual adoption, Windows 11 has officially become the world’s most popular desktop operating system, finally overtaking Windows 10 in global usage share. According to the latest data released by Stat Counter in July 2025, Windows 11 now commands 50.88% of...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced new options for users seeking to extend their system's security updates. Previously, the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program required a $30 fee for an additional year of updates. Now, Microsoft...
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As the countdown to the end of support for Windows 10 accelerates, a seismic shift is underway within the global PC community. Microsoft has officially confirmed it will provide Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 through 2028, giving users unprecedented flexibility but raising...
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With the end of Windows 10 support now just months away, Microsoft is ramping up efforts to shepherd users into the era of Windows 11. The announcement and rapid rollout of KB5061087—a significant Windows 10 update—signals this transition with new urgency, but it also brings a feature that could...
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Microsoft's recent advertising campaign urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 has sparked considerable debate within the tech community. The 30-second spot, titled "Right side of risk," emphasizes the impending end of support for Windows 10 and promotes the benefits of transitioning...
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As Microsoft approaches the official sunset of Windows 10, slated for October 14, a newly controversial update to its aging operating system has ignited debate, illustrating just how invested users have become in the finer points of their digital experience. Recent changes surrounding the humble...
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Few topics spark fiercer debate among PC enthusiasts than the question of which modern Windows operating system best serves older hardware. While Microsoft touts Windows 11 as the pinnacle of design and performance, user sentiment tells a more complicated story—one in which legacy devices...
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As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...
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October 14, 2025 might seem like a date plucked randomly from a future calendar, but for millions of businesses worldwide, it has the ominous ring of a doomsday clock. That’s the day Microsoft officially pulls the plug on Windows 10 support, ending what has—from 2015 to the upcoming cutoff—been...
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You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...
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As the clock ticks down to October 2025, Windows 10 users face a significant crossroads. The end of free support for Windows 10, announced years in advance, is rapidly approaching, leaving many wondering what paths remain for their current setups. With Windows 11 launched and positioned as the...
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Ninite remains an indispensable tool for provisioning Windows systems, especially as Windows 10 nears its end of support in October 2025. For users facing the daunting task of reinstalling Windows—whether they're transitioning to Windows 10 LTSC editions or setting up fresh installs—Ninite...
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The clock is ticking for Windows 10. Microsoft is set to end support for one of its most beloved operating systems on October 14, 2025, drawing a definitive line under an era that has shaped personal computing for almost a decade. Yet, despite its looming expiration date and the steady drumbeat...
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