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Winsage

May 13, 2025

Microsoft extends Office app support on Windows 10 to 2028

Microsoft will continue to provide security updates for Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 for an additional three years, extending support until October 10, 2028. This decision follows the initial plan to cease support after Windows 10's end of support on October 14, 2025. Updates will be delivered through standard channels to assist users during their transition to Windows 11. Microsoft is also offering Extended Security Updates, allowing consumers an additional year of updates and businesses the option to purchase up to three years of extended updates.

Winsage

May 7, 2025

The “End of 10” project wants to save aging PCs with Linux instead of Windows 11

As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life status in October, approximately 240 million PCs will become obsolete, prompting Microsoft to encourage users to upgrade to Windows 11, particularly on devices with Copilot+ technology. The "End of 10" initiative aims to introduce users to Linux, providing a website with instructions for installation and highlighting the benefits of Linux over Windows. Windows 11 requires Intel's 8th-generation processors or AMD's Ryzen 2000 series or newer, leaving many functional PCs, especially those made before 2017, unable to upgrade. The "End of 10" campaign promotes Linux as a viable alternative, emphasizing its compatibility with older hardware, cost-effectiveness, reduced emissions, privacy advantages, and lower susceptibility to malware. The website includes a directory of repair shops for support and offers a DIY installation guide. Despite over half of Windows devices still running Windows 10, the adoption rate of Windows 11 is increasing, indicating a potential shift in user migration.

Winsage

May 3, 2025

Microsoft’s Free Upgrade Offer Hits New High—Check Your Windows PC Now

Microsoft is alerting Windows users about a significant cyber threat as many PCs will stop receiving essential security updates. A free upgrade to Windows 11 is recommended, which offers enhanced security, but 240 million users remain at risk. Microsoft encourages users with outdated PCs to transition to Windows 11, which requires a TPM 2.0 security module. As of April, Windows 11's adoption has reached 44%, while 53% of users are still on Windows 10, though this percentage is declining. The gap between Windows 11 and Windows 10 usage has narrowed to within 10%. Users unable to upgrade may face security risks and should consider safer alternatives, including transitioning to passkeys instead of passwords for their Microsoft accounts.

Winsage

April 25, 2025

Time to see Windows 11 as a transformation accelerator – not a drag on resources

Many organizations are hesitant to upgrade to Windows 11, with a global adoption rate of only 38% since its launch in 2021. This reluctance is due to companies wanting to extend the lifespan of existing devices, despite the risks associated with inaction. Microsoft will soon discontinue free security patching for Windows 10, leading to potential costs for continued support. Windows 11 has been shown to reduce security incidents by 58% and decrease firmware attacks by more than threefold. Organizations that delay the transition may hinder their competitiveness and face employee dissatisfaction, particularly in sectors like healthcare. The end of support for Windows 10 presents a crucial opportunity for companies to reassess their IT infrastructure and invest in higher-performing technology.

Winsage

March 24, 2025

Windows 11 offers massive benefits for users and great opportunities for the channel

The transition to Windows 11 is imminent, with significant opportunities for industry partners, as highlighted by Thomas Tapsas from Synnex. The end of technical support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 means no further security or feature updates, and Microsoft 365 will not be supported on Windows 10. Approximately 5.7 million PCs in Australian commercial organizations are still running Windows 10, with over half unable to support Windows 11, necessitating the replacement of nearly 4 million computers before the deadline. Australia’s adoption rate of Windows 11 is around 38%, while over half of the UK market has already upgraded. Upgrading to new PCs running Windows 11 offers substantial hardware improvements, including better battery life and enhanced components. Newer PCs also support hardware protection for BitLocker-encrypted drives and experience 58% fewer security incidents. Organizations that have not begun the transition are approximately 300 days behind schedule in an average upgrade program that spans about 450 days.

Winsage

March 7, 2025

Windows 10 is supposed to be dying, so why are gamers running back to it?

Windows 10 is set to reach its end-of-life on October 14, 2025. As of April 2023, Windows 10 held a 71.6% share of the global desktop market, which decreased to 69.9% by April 2024 and fell to 58.7% by February 2024. In contrast, Windows 11's market share increased to 38.1%. Despite the overall trend favoring Windows 11, gamers are still favoring Windows 10, with a 10.4% increase in Windows 10 64-bit users and a 9.3% decrease in Windows 11 64-bit users among Steam users. The rise in users selecting Simplified Chinese as their preferred language on Steam may be contributing to Windows 10's resurgence, with only 26.4% of users in China using Windows 11. Windows 7 still holds a 16.5% share among desktop PCs in China.

Winsage

March 3, 2025

Windows 11 adoption accelerates at the expense of Windows 10

Recent data shows an increase in Windows 11 adoption as businesses prepare for the end-of-support date for Windows 10. Windows 10 currently holds a 54.36 percent share of Windows operating systems, while Windows 11 has reached 41.99 percent. The end of support for most versions of Windows 10 is set for October 14. Valve's Steam Hardware and Software Survey indicates that as of February, Windows 11's share decreased to 44.1 percent, while Windows 10 increased to 53.34 percent. Microsoft is exploring strategies to enhance Windows 11 adoption, including simplifying hardware requirements and extending support for older hardware.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

Amazon Shuts Down Appstore for Android Phones After 14 Years: No More Apps Coming to the Platform

Amazon will close its Appstore for Android smartphones on August 20, marking the end of its mobile app initiatives after over a decade of challenges. The Appstore, launched in 2011, struggled to compete with Google Play Store and had only 0.1% installation on Android devices by its shutdown announcement. Existing users can continue to use downloaded apps until at least August 2025, but Amazon has stopped selling Amazon Coins. The closure coincides with ongoing antitrust scrutiny of Google. Amazon will still operate its Appstore for Fire devices, which use a modified version of Android.

Winsage

February 17, 2025

Nearly 50% of Steam users are still on Windows 10 despite its death date approaching

Windows 10 will no longer receive support after October 14, 2025. Currently, 42.87% of users surveyed by Valve's Steam Hardware Survey are still using Windows 10, while Windows 11 has a market share of approximately 36.6%. Windows 10 commands 60.33% of the global market share. Among Steam users, 96.55% operate on a Windows platform, with 53.46% using Windows 11. The reluctance to adopt Windows 11 is due to stringent hardware requirements and a perceived lack of compelling features.

Winsage

February 16, 2025

Almost half of Steam users are sticking with Windows 10

Over 44% of users continue to depend on Windows 10, despite Microsoft phasing out support on October 14. Windows 11 has seen sluggish adoption since its release nearly four years ago, partly due to stringent hardware requirements that exclude older processors. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 is the most popular graphics card among Steam users. The most common memory configuration is 16 GB of RAM, and most users have hard drives exceeding 1 TB, with available free space typically between 100 and 249 GB.