Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system on the planet, holding a whopping 74% of the global desktop PC market as of 2023. The majority of those computers are running Windows 10, arguably Microsoft’s best version of the hugely successful OS so far.
Plenty of users are still rocking older systems with versions like Windows 7, Vista, and even the historically beloved Window XP. If you’ve ever touched a computer (and we don’t know how you’d be reading this if you hadn’t), chances are you’ve experienced at least one iteration of Microsoft’s long-running software.
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Microsoft Store now offers free handpicked themes to spruce up Windows 11
Microsoft wants to make it easy to revamp your Windows 11 desktop by offering free curated themes in its store.
New Windows 10 update reportedly breaks StartIsBack and causes other issues
Microsoft's latest patch breaks stuff – but the surprise is this is Windows 10, not Windows 11.
Microsoft has just made Phone Link even better with Android apps
Like to run Android apps on Windows 11 using Phone Link? A new feature is coming that's sure to please.
Microsoft finally realizes the threat SteamOS poses — but its promises to fix Windows 11 for PC gaming are too little, too late
Opinion Microsoft just doesn’t get PC gamers and its plans to fix Windows 11 won’t stop the rise of SteamOS.
Windows 11 will soon allow for fully ditching AI actions from File Explorer
Windows 11 will soon have tidier right-click menus by allowing AI actions to be fully removed from File Explorer.
Windows 11 25H2 update is now available for all PCs – here's how to get it
Windows 11 25H2 has the green light for deployment across all eligible PCs (including Windows 10 upgrades).
Windows 11's Run box is finally getting a makeover and a handy extra power
An ancient part of Windows 11 is seemingly getting a makeover – but people are scared Microsoft's going to somehow make it sluggish.
Latest Windows 11 update fixes some nasty bugs – but don't grab it just yet
New Windows 11 update tackles bugs causing the Start menu and taskbar to fall over.
