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  1. Windows 11 Becomes the Most Widely Used Desktop OS in 2025

    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...
  2. Beware the 'Windows Reinstall Master': The Hidden Dangers of Unofficial Windows Reinstallation Tools

    The growing ecosystem around Windows 11—from official Microsoft releases to third-party utilities—has made the process of maintaining and reinstalling the operating system more accessible than ever before. Yet, this convenience comes with an underbelly: an explosion of unofficial reinstallation...
  3. Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10 in Market Share in 2025: Key Insights and Trends

    The desktop computing landscape has entered a pivotal new era as Windows 11 has finally surpassed Windows 10 in global market share, securing its position as the leading desktop operating system. This achievement comes nearly four years after Windows 11’s debut, a period marked by cautious...
  4. Windows 11’s Rise to Dominance: Adoption, Challenges, and Future Outlook

    After nearly four years of persistent growth and often sluggish adoption rates, Windows 11 has finally dethroned Windows 10 to become the most widely used desktop operating system in the world. According to new data from StatCounter, Windows 11 now powers 52% of desktop PCs, surpassing Windows...
  5. Windows 11 Overtakes Windows 10 as Most Used Desktop OS in 2025

    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...
  6. Google Chrome Checks Windows 10 Systems for Windows 11 Upgrade Eligibility: What You Need to Know

    As the inevitable end of official support for Windows 10 approaches, the software ecosystem around Microsoft’s iconic operating system is undergoing a subtle but significant shift. At the heart of this transition is Google Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser, now actively checking...
  7. Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10 as Market Leader in 2025

    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...
  8. Windows 11 Achieves Market Dominance in 2025, Surpassing Windows 10

    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...
  9. How to Upgrade to Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs: Complete Guide & Workarounds

    As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-life date for Windows 10, many PC users and IT professionals face a critical question: how to upgrade to Windows 11, even if hardware doesn’t officially meet Microsoft’s strict new requirements. With Windows 11 bringing an updated design, enhanced...
  10. Google Chrome’s Windows 11 Eligibility Check and the End of Windows 10 Support

    As Microsoft approaches the official end of support date for Windows 10, a quiet but consequential shift is underway in the wider Windows ecosystem—one that extends far beyond Redmond’s official timelines or statements. Google Chrome, the world’s most widely used browser, is already positioning...
  11. How to Optimize RAM Usage in Windows 11: Improve Speed & Efficiency

    Windows 11 has ushered in a new era of design, security, and convenience for PC users, but with these benefits comes an undeniable side effect: increased resource demands. For those planning to migrate from Windows 10, especially with the looming end-of-support date in October 2025...
  12. Windows 10 KB5001716 Update: Quietly Signaling the End of Support in 2025

    A subtle yet significant shift is unfolding across the Windows 10 landscape as update KB5001716 begins its unobtrusive rollout to millions of devices worldwide. At first glance, this update seems almost invisible: no splashy new features, no urgent bug fixes, no critical security patches...
  13. Windows 10 Support Ends October 14: Free Security Updates and Upgrade Strategies

    For millions of Windows users around the globe, the looming deadline of October 14 carries immense weight. On that day, Microsoft will officially end all mainstream support for Windows 10, its flagship operating system of the previous decade, including the critical security updates most users...
  14. KB5001716 Update: Windows 10 Support Ending Reminder & What You Need to Know

    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...
  15. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Transition to Windows 11 and Future Outlook

    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...
  16. Is Microsoft Losing Windows Users? Analyzing the 400,000 Drop and Future Outlook

    With the debate swirling around Microsoft’s recent claims about Windows user numbers, one curious statistic has seized headlines and stirred anxiety across the Windows community: has Microsoft really lost 400,000 Windows users in just three years? While the company’s messaging remains...
  17. Extend Your Windows PC Life Beyond 2025 with Flyby11: The Ultimate Upgrade Hack

    As the sun gradually sets on Windows 10, millions of devices worldwide face an uncertain future. Microsoft’s official cutoff for Windows 10 support arrives at the end of 2025, leaving users with a stark choice: pay extra for extended security updates, take a gamble running unsupported and...
  18. Microsoft Offers Free Security Updates for Windows 10 Before Support Ends

    Microsoft has announced a significant update for Windows 10 users approaching the operating system's end-of-support date on October 14, 2025. The company is offering a free one-year extension of critical security updates through the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, provided users meet...
  19. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Top Alternatives for India Users & How to Stay Secure

    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...
  20. Microsoft Announces End of Free Support for Windows 10 & Offers Extended Security Updates

    Microsoft has announced that it will end free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After this date, the company will no longer provide software support, critical bug fixes, or security patches for the operating system. This cessation of support means that Windows 10 users will be more...