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Microsoft’s recent confirmation that it will end the rollout of new Office features for Windows 10 users by August 2026 marks a significant transitional phase in the Windows ecosystem, effectively setting a timeline for the full sunset of Windows 10 support for both consumers and enterprises. As...

Windows 11 stands at a crossroads for millions of PC users, representing both the future of Microsoft’s desktop operating systems and a significant departure from the company’s long-standing ethos of broad hardware compatibility. Now, with Windows 10’s end of support just around the corner and...

West Virginia University (WVU) has issued a decisive directive to its entire network of campuses: all WVU-owned or -managed computers running Windows 10 that cannot be upgraded to Windows 11 must be replaced by September 30. Machines that remain on Windows 10 after this date—and which cannot...

In July 2025, Windows 11 achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Windows 10 in market share, marking the first time Microsoft's latest operating system has become the most widely used desktop OS globally. According to data from StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds 51.77% of the Windows...

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...

For almost a decade, the battle for desktop dominance has swung between iterations of Microsoft’s renowned operating system releases, but as of early July, a significant milestone has finally arrived: Windows 11 has, for the first time, overtaken Windows 10 in terms of global market share...

Microsoft's Windows 11 has officially overtaken Windows 10 to become the most widely used desktop operating system globally, marking a significant milestone nearly four years after its initial release. According to the latest figures from web analytics platform StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds...

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...

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...

After more than three decades of dominating personal computing, a transformative milestone has been reached in the evolution of Microsoft Windows, signaling the definitive end of one era and the dawn of another. Recent market data and industry developments confirm that Windows 11, against many...

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...

For millions of Windows 10 users worldwide, a new chapter is quietly unfolding beneath the familiar blue interface—one defined not by new features or dramatic changes, but by countdown clocks and cautious reminders. Microsoft’s latest update, KB5001716, is not a typical patch. Rather than...

As the end of an era approaches with Microsoft’s scheduled discontinuation of free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, a significant shift is underway in the Windows ecosystem. For millions of users worldwide, this moment marks not just the sunset of an operating system, but a decisive...

Microsoft’s latest announcement about the forthcoming Windows 11 version 25H2 has effectively put to rest swirling rumors about an imminent release of Windows 12. For months, speculation has run rampant in corners of the tech community, with leaks and reported conversations hinting at a...

Hopeful anticipation for the debut of Windows 12 this year can finally be put to rest. After weeks of speculation and mounting rumors, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 25H2—not a new, next-generation operating system—will be the feature update landing for desktop users in the months...

Microsoft has recently begun deploying update KB5001716 to Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2, aiming to refresh the Windows Update Service components. This update is designed to facilitate the transition of eligible systems to Windows 11 24H2 by ensuring that update mechanisms are current and...

Microsoft’s decision to extend free support for Windows 10 through October 2026 marks a dramatic pivot for the world’s most widely used operating system—one that will ripple through millions of homes, businesses, and IT departments. The extension, announced just days after insisting the October...

As Microsoft prepares to draw the curtain on official support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of users around the globe—especially in India—are facing a crucial decision: move forward to Windows 11, or carve out an alternative path. For a sizable contingent, Windows 10 remains a...

Microsoft’s persistent message urging users to upgrade to Windows 11 has become unavoidable for Windows 10 loyalists, yet the reality on the ground suggests a deep-seated reluctance to make that jump. As the official end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, questions...

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...