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Winsage

July 31, 2025

Nvidia announces end of GPU driver updates for GeForce 10-series, Windows 10

Nvidia will provide quarterly security updates for its Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs until October 2028, ensuring users can continue to use these older graphics cards without security vulnerabilities. The company previously announced that CUDA support for these architectures has reached "feature complete" status, marking the end of further development. As of June 2025, Windows 10 powers over a third of PCs surveyed in the Steam Hardware Survey, while Windows 11 has over 60 percent market share.

Winsage

July 31, 2025

Nvidia will support GeForce drivers on Windows 10 until October 2026

Nvidia has released a new GeForce Game Ready Driver that extends support for Windows 10 devices and various games, maintaining compatibility for GeForce RTX GPUs with Windows 10 until October 2026. This update provides continued access to optimizations for new games and applications. Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in market share, claiming 52 percent compared to Windows 10's 44.59 percent. Nvidia will also provide quarterly security updates for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta-based GeForce cards until October 2028, although updates for the CUDA architecture for these older cards will be discontinued in the next CUDA Toolkit update. The update includes support for 62 new G-Sync compatible monitor displays and enhances performance for upcoming titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Mafia: The Old Country, launching on August 8th. Users can download the update from Nvidia’s official website.

Winsage

July 31, 2025

Opera complains over Microsoft Edge persuasion tactics

Opera has filed a complaint with Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) against Microsoft, alleging anti-competitive practices that favor the Edge browser. The complaint claims that Microsoft uses "all-or-nothing" bundled rebates to ensure PC manufacturers pre-install Edge as the default browser and employs "dark pattern tactics" that disregard users' browser choices and restrict switching from Edge in Windows "S mode." In Brazil, Opera's market share is 6.78%, compared to Edge's 11.52% and Chrome's 74.95%. Opera's General Counsel, Aaron McParlan, advocates for a browser choice screen similar to one previously mandated by the EU. Additionally, Opera has filed an appeal with the EU General Court regarding the European Commission's decision not to classify Edge as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act. Microsoft has not yet commented on the complaint.

AppWizard

July 31, 2025

PC’s sky-high growth has carried Japan’s games market on its back for 7 years, but the forecast is it’s set to slow down

In 2024, the PC gaming sector in Japan achieved ¥240 billion, a 16.2% increase from the previous year, while the console market was valued at ¥525 billion, experiencing a decline of 3.1%. The mobile gaming sector was valued at ¥1,742 billion, with a 5.2% increase year-on-year. Despite the overall gaming market contracting in US dollars, the PC sector grew by 7.8%. Newzoo forecasts a slowdown in PC gaming growth to 5.1% from 2024 to 2027, while console gaming is projected to grow by 6.3%. From 2018 to 2021, PC revenue grew by 12% from ¥95 billion to ¥135 billion, and from 2021 to 2024, it surged by 21.4% to ¥240 billion.

Winsage

July 30, 2025

Windows 10 is ten years old and it had some of the best and worst ideas ever

Windows 10 was a significant advancement for Microsoft, introducing features like Cortana, a digital assistant, and Windows Hello, a biometric security feature. It celebrated its tenth anniversary but is set to retire in October 2025, with Microsoft ending support for it. Despite the rise of Windows 11, which faced criticism for its TPM 2.0 security requirements, Windows 10 maintained a strong user base until recently. Additional features included the Action Center and the Xbox App, while some elements from Windows 8 persisted. Cortana was designed to enhance user interaction, but Windows 11's changes have been viewed as less inclusive, impacting users with older PCs.

AppWizard

July 26, 2025

Valve could revolutionize gaming with a Steam-powered console

The PC market share for game sales is expanding, prompting Microsoft to consider integrating PC storefronts into the next Xbox. Valve may enter the console market, leveraging its expertise in digital distribution. A potential Valve console could be inspired by the Steam Deck, offering standardized hardware and compatibility with various games. This console could consolidate PC, PlayStation, and Xbox games, providing access to indie titles and making PC gaming more accessible for casual gamers. While Valve's success with Steam raises questions about the necessity of a dedicated console, the company has shown interest in exploring new hardware opportunities, as evidenced by its successful VR headset and handheld gaming device.

Winsage

July 25, 2025

Microsoft claims Windows 11 24H2 is the ‘most reliable’ Windows version ever

Microsoft announced enhancements to Windows 11 with the optional July update (KB5062660), which includes the new features Windows Recall for EU users and Quick Machine Recovery for repairing boot failures. The company claims Windows 11 24H2 is the most reliable version of Windows yet, citing a 24% reduction in unexpected restart failure rates compared to Windows 10 22H2. However, the reliability of this claim is questioned due to selective telemetry data and reports of disruptions in functionalities such as USB printers, audio output, Bluetooth connections, Windows Update, and Windows Firewall.

Winsage

July 22, 2025

Windows XP returns from Microsoft’s graveyard in a nostalgic browser reboot — but don’t expect Internet Explorer to work

Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in market share as Windows 10 nears its end-of-life deadline. A Reddit user created a web-based emulator that recreates the Windows XP experience, complete with classic features and preloaded games, to evoke nostalgia. This project, shared on July 13 to mark 25 years since Windows XP development began, is not a fully functional operating system and has limitations, such as no internet access and sound issues on certain browsers.

AppWizard

July 22, 2025

What is MAX, the state-owned app Russia’s Vladimir Putin is trying to replace WhatsApp with?

Russia has mandated that all government officials transition to the Max app by September 1 as part of a strategy to reduce reliance on foreign messaging platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp. The ban on WhatsApp is anticipated as officials prepare for the rollout of the state-developed Max app by VK Company, which has extensive access to users' personal data and operates under close government oversight. The legislation also prohibits apps from countries that have sanctioned Russia, indicating an effort to bolster national security in digital communications. Additionally, restrictions on software and services from "unfriendly countries" are being proposed, along with fines for accessing online content deemed extremist.

Winsage

July 19, 2025

Linux breaks a new record for US market share as people presumably flee Windows for its open-source rival

Microsoft is encouraging users to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 as the end-of-life deadline for Windows 10 approaches. Despite this, many users remain loyal to Windows 10, leading Microsoft to offer extended support options for a fee. This situation has prompted some Windows 10 users to explore alternative operating systems, contributing to Linux achieving over 5% market share in the US for the first time, according to StatCounter. Linux's market share has increased by approximately 1.30% over the past year, coinciding with a decline of over 2% for Windows.