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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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Hate Windows 11's Start menu? Rumor suggests Microsoft is fixing it
Rumored fixes for Windows 11's Start menu sound great, but some folks remain seriously skeptical.
Windows 11 is so bad France is moving to Linux — and many more could follow
Is 2027 set to be the year of Linux? There are signs that this might actually be the case, for sure.
Expert warns of Windows 11 Recall risk while Microsoft denies danger
Windows 11 Recall was delayed in 2024 due to security flaws, and those same issues are being discovered now, despite Microsoft's promise to secure user data.
Windows 11 tool delivers a simple — but very handy — feature to the desktop
A Microsoft exec made a utility to bring this cool macOS feature to Windows 11.
Microsoft is rolling out a turbo mode for Windows 11 installation
Microsoft has introduced an option to make Windows 11 installation much faster — just be aware of the dangers of taking this shortcut.
Windows 11 users could soon be able to to pause updates for as long as they want
Microsoft recently promised users more control over updates for Windows 11, and it looks like it might soon deliver.
Windows 11's AI removal campaign begins, but Notepad change isn't popular
Notepad change shows a rebrand of AI tools, not a removal, and it has skeptics worried.
Microsoft is working hard on improving the design side of Windows 11
A Microsoft exec is promising work on the design front to 'help Windows 11 feel more polished and coherent'.
