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The Windows 10 Start menu will soon remind you to subscribe to Microsoft 365 via backported Windows 11 upsells
By Zac Bowden published
Upselling This week, Microsoft rolled out a new Windows 10 preview build to Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels which appears to include some hidden changes.

Microsoft 'temporarily' pumps the brakes on its intrusive Windows 11 ads after receiving constant backlash from Windows 10 users
By Kevin Okemwa published
goodbye to ads Microsoft has announced its plan to pump the brakes on featuring ads and popups in the Windows 10 operating system to get users to upgrade to Windows 11.

How to enable Controlled folder access to protect data from ransomware on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Security On Windows 10, you can use these three ways to enable and configure 'Controlled folder access' on your device to protect your files and folders from malicious programs, such as ransomware.

Best free virtual machine software for Windows 10 and 11 in 2024
By Richard Devine last updated
Virtualize Building virtual machines on Windows doesn't have to cost a penny, so here's all the best free software to use.

Forget Windows 10's death: Microsoft will automatically archive unlicensed OneDrive Business accounts effective January 2025 and charge a 'small' reactivation fee
By Kevin Okemwa published
REACTIVATION Microsoft will start archiving unlicensed OneDrive accounts from January 2025. This will apply to accounts that have remained unlicensed for over 90 days.

Microsoft's aggressive ad strategy, Windows 10's death, and Copilot+ PCs have FINALLY pushed Windows 11's market share to an all-time high since launch
By Kevin Okemwa published
FINALLY According to Statcounter, Windows 11 now holds 30.83% of the market share — the highest bar none since its launch.

"Plenty of market hype around AI PCs and a less sexy commercial refresh cycle" grew the global PC market by 3% in Q2 of 2024, but China continues to dwindle these efforts
By Kevin Okemwa published
ON THE UP AND UP According to a new report by the International Data Corporation (IDC), the market grew by 3% in the second quarter of 2024 — translating to 64.9 million units.

Windows 11 is within striking distance of Windows 10 for PC gaming dominance
By Sean Endicott published
Catching up Windows 11 should pass Windows 10 in market share among Steam users within a few months.

Windows 11 finally gets some love, but it feels more like a 'necessary evil' than a voluntary upgrade with Windows 10's death on the horizon
By Kevin Okemwa published
BIG W FOR 11 Statcounter's latest report suggests a slight upward trajectory for Windows 11 — with 29.7% of the market share. Windows 10 continues to dominate the category with 66.1%.

Microsoft finally lets Windows 10 users with multi-monitor configuration use Copilot after 7-month compatibility hold
By Kevin Okemwa published
PATCHED Microsoft issues fix for the bug affecting the Copilot experience in Windows 10 when using a multi-monitor configuration. The bug caused desktop icons to move sporadically and icon alignment issues.
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