Topic: windows 11 adoption
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Windows 10's End Looms as Its Successor Struggles on Steam
Windows 11 only recently surpassed Windows 10 in Steam usage (58% vs. 37% in August 2024), showing gamers' reluctance to upgrade despite Microsoft's upcoming end-of-support deadline for Windows 10. Hardware limitations like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements block upgrades for older systems, ma...
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Windows 10's Legacy: What It Got Right and What Went Wrong
Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 as the most-used operating system globally, marking a definitive decline for Windows 10 as software and hardware support phases out. Windows 10 achieved widespread adoption as a stable and familiar platform, becoming a beloved workhorse by offering a refined de...
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Windows 10 Support Ends, Leaving Millions Behind
Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, ceasing updates and security patches, which creates vulnerabilities for many users whose hardware cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to stricter requirements. In response, Microsoft is offering a free one-year extended security update program f...
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Microsoft's First Free Windows Update for 2026 Confirmed
Microsoft has released a critical 2026 security update for Windows 10, patching over 100 vulnerabilities, as the operating system's official support ends in October 2026. Despite the approaching end-of-life, Windows 10's market share remains high, creating a security challenge as many users have ...
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Windows 10 Free Extended Security Updates - With a Catch
Microsoft offers free Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 if users enable cloud backups via Windows Backup, though storage limits may require additional paid space. Alternatives to free ESU include a $30 annual fee or redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Reward points, with an enrollment wizard l...
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Microsoft Scales Back Diversity Initiatives
Microsoft has discontinued its annual diversity report and removed diversity and inclusion as a mandatory companywide performance goal, a policy shift following broader political pressures. Internally, the company simplified its performance review system, removing specific prompts on diversity co...
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