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Windows 11 wall! 500M PCs left behind, 500M more held back by choice
Windows Windows 10 support has officially ended, yet nearly 1 billion PCs remain on the old OS. Dell explained that hardware requirements are only part of the picture.
Windows 10 death might have pushed 780K users to a single Linux distro
Windows 10 Zorin, a Linux-based operating system designed to rival macOS and Windows, recently surpassed one million downloads following Microsoft's decision to pull the plug on Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
Microsoft is adding the ability to update apps using Windows Update on Windows 11
Windows 11 A new "app updates" page has appeared in the Windows Settings app on Windows 11 in the latest preview builds, providing the ability to update apps using Windows Update.
Bill Gates cuts Foundation Trust's Microsoft stake by 65%, shifting billions
Microsoft The latest SEC filing reveals the Gates Foundation Trust has sharply reduced its Microsoft holdings, shifting billions across its portfolio.
You will soon be able to summon Copilot with your voice on Windows 11
Windows 11 Microsoft is adding a “goodbye” voice command to Copilot on Windows 11, letting you end sessions hands-free.
Windows 11 may finally fix File Explorer’s biggest annoyance — here’s how
Windows 11 Microsoft is testing a change to File Explorer on Windows 11 that will automatically run it in the background to make launching the app faster.
Xbox full screen experience arrives in preview for PCs
Windows 11 You can now try out the new Xbox full screen experience mode on a Windows 11-powered gaming PC, as Microsoft expands support beyond handhelds.
Windows is 40 years old today — but will it be here in another 40 years?
Windows 11 With Windows turning 40, we take a look at how it got here, the current state of the platform, and whether or not it will even be here in another 40 years.
