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Windows 10's PC market share surges to over 17% in May
By John Callaham published
Windows 10 was used by 17.43% of all PCs worldwide in May 2016, according to the latest data from Net Applications. That's a big increase compared to April's 14.35% share for the OS.

Non-security patches for Windows 7 and 8.1 to be released in monthly updates
By John Callaham published
Microsoft has announced that from now on, non-security patches for Windows 7 and 8.1 will be released in one rollup update that will be issued monthly.

Windows 10's PC market share rose in April 2016, Windows 7 drops below 50%
By John Callaham published
Windows 10 was used by 14.35% of all PCs worldwide in April 2016, according to the latest data from Net Applications. Meanwhile, the share held by Windows 7 dropped below the 50% mark

Windows 10 now installed on more than 14% of all PCs worldwide
By John Callaham published

Microsoft publishes list of PCs with Skylake chips that support Windows 7 and 8.1
By John Callaham published

Microsoft to offer Windows 7 and 8.1 business support for limited number of Intel Skylake PCs
By John Callaham published

Stop your Windows 7 or 8.1 PC from forcing Windows 10 on you with GWX Control Panel
By Mauro Huculak published
If you're comfortable running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, then you probably want to stop the "Get Windows 10" nags. Here's how to make them go away.

Microsoft ends support for Windows 8, asks users to upgrade to Windows 8.1 or 10
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
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