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Winsage

September 19, 2025

Firm predicts wildly optimistic view of 2025 PC gaming, then an exodus

A firm has forecasted a 3.9 percent decline in consumer PC sales in the U.S. for 2025, resulting in approximately 25.284 million units sold, with a rebound of 5.4 percent expected in 2026, bringing sales to around 26.651 million units. IDC predicts flat sales in the U.S. but a 6.5 percent increase in the global PC market. Retail sales in August increased by 0.6 percent. The transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 requires CPU upgrades for over 100 million gamers, leading to unique challenges. Intel's market share in PC graphics has reportedly dropped to nearly zero. JPR projects a 13 percent decrease in entry-level PC gaming over the next five years, with over 10 million people leaving the PC platform entirely, while some gamers are migrating to consoles and mobile devices for better value.

Winsage

September 19, 2025

PC gaming hardware market skyrockets

The global market for PC-based gaming hardware is projected to reach .5 billion by 2025, marking a 35% increase. This market includes desktops, notebooks, DIY setups, and various peripherals. A significant challenge for gamers is the need for a forced hardware migration, requiring CPU upgrades for over 100 million gamers, which may also necessitate motherboard and RAM upgrades. Dr. Jon Peddie forecasts a 13% decline in entry-level PC gaming over the next five years, potentially resulting in over 10 million individuals leaving the PC platform, although many are upgrading to midrange and high-end hardware. Jon Peddie Research offers a comprehensive PC Gaming Hardware Market Models and Consulting Package, which is valuable for industry stakeholders, providing insights for product launches and market analysis. The latest edition of JPR’s PC Gaming Hardware Market Study includes market size data, segment breakdowns, and forecasts, covering 31 countries.

Winsage

September 19, 2025

Windows 11 responsible as PC gaming hardware sales surge by 35%, research concludes

Recent surveys from Steam indicate that the percentage of users still on Windows 10 has decreased from nearly half in February to 35% today, coinciding with the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14. Jon Peddie Research (JPR) reports a 35% growth in the PC gaming hardware market in 2025, reaching a valuation of .4 billion, driven by consumers upgrading their hardware for Windows 11. Many gamers are purchasing new prebuilt systems due to the need for CPU, motherboard, and RAM upgrades. The DIY gaming community is also building new computers instead of retrofitting existing setups. JPR anticipates a 13% decline in entry-level PC gaming over the next five years. While Windows 10 will still function, the lack of technical support and updates makes upgrading advisable, especially for those with older hardware. Additionally, there has been an increase in Steam users exploring Linux alternatives, with Valve's SteamOS being the leading Linux-based operating system on the platform.

Winsage

September 19, 2025

End of Windows 10 support might mean a sizeable shrink in the entry-level PC gaming market according to new research

The global PC gaming hardware market is expected to grow by 35% in 2025, reaching .5 billion, according to Jon Peddie Research (JPR). However, a projected reduction of about 13% in the entry-level PC gamer population is anticipated, equating to over 10 million individuals potentially leaving the PC platform. The end of support for Windows 10 will require over 100 million gamers to upgrade their CPUs, motherboards, and likely RAM to transition to Windows 11. Many gamers are choosing to purchase new prebuilt systems instead of upgrading existing setups. Upgrading to Windows 11 is not strictly necessary, as some modifications can bypass the TPM requirement. JPR forecasts a significant decline in gaming on entry-level systems as users are compelled to invest in midrange and high-end hardware.

AppWizard

September 19, 2025

Minecraft Faces a Class-Action Storm: Small Creator vs. Mojang and Microsoft

Kian Brose, a developer and content creator, has launched a crowdfunding campaign raising 0,000 for a class-action lawsuit against Mojang and Microsoft, claiming violations of European consumer protection laws. He alleges that Mojang modified its End User License Agreement (EULA) 47 times without proper notification, enforced hidden internal rules, and coerced players into migrating accounts to Microsoft under the threat of losing access, which may violate EU consumer law and GDPR requirements for consent. The lawsuit is opt-in, allowing affected players to join and submit evidence. Community reactions are mixed, with some supporting the initiative and others expressing skepticism about its viability against a large corporation. The lawsuit is set against the backdrop of updated EU collective-redress directives and could lead to various outcomes, including policy changes, dismissal, regulatory scrutiny, or a symbolic victory for digital rights.

Winsage

September 14, 2025

Microsoft reminds of Windows 10 support ending in 30 days

Microsoft announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, affecting all editions including Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide bug fixes or technical assistance for Windows 10. The last monthly security update for Windows 10, version 22H2, will be released in October 2025. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 or use Windows 365 for cloud services, with an option to enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for continued security updates. Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 will reach its Mainstream End Date on January 12, 2027, and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 will have its Extended End Date on January 9, 2029. As of now, over 53% of Windows systems are running Windows 11, surpassing Windows 10, which has 42%. Additionally, 60.39% of gamers are using Windows 11 according to Steam's Hardware & Software Survey from August 2025.

Winsage

September 14, 2025

Microsoft is finally giving us a handy network diagnostics tool, but not in the way you want

Windows 11 is introducing a new feature that allows users to check internet speeds directly from the network menu with a "Perform speed test" button. This feature, found in the latest Dev and Beta builds, directs users to a speed testing service via Bing. Currently, users cannot select alternative speed testing services. The speed test feature is part of a broader update that includes enhancements like mobile settings revamp and migration of functionalities from the Control Panel to the Settings page.

AppWizard

September 13, 2025

Texting App Market Segmentation Analysis by Application, Type, and Key Players-WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Facebook Messenger, WeChat

The global Texting App market is projected to reach USD 70.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2025 to 2031. The market is expected to achieve USD 35.5 billion by 2024. Key growth drivers include technological advancements, expanding applications across various sectors, favorable government policies, and increased investment in research and development. North America is the leading region in the market, followed by rapid growth in Europe and significant potential in Asia-Pacific. Emerging markets in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are also experiencing moderate growth.

Winsage

September 11, 2025

Windows 10 resists its end: usage share climbs while Windows 11’s falls

Next month, Microsoft will end support for the home editions of Windows 10, with users able to extend support for one year and business customers for three years. Windows 11 has recently surpassed Windows 10 in popularity rankings, but in August 2025, Windows 11's usage share dropped from 53% to 49%, while Windows 10's share increased by three points to 45%. Windows 7 also saw a slight increase to over 3%. The fluctuations in operating system usage may not accurately reflect true market share and could be influenced by various factors. As Windows 10's end of support approaches, a decline in its usage is expected, with some users likely to extend support, transition to Windows 11, or explore alternatives like Linux.

Winsage

September 10, 2025

Microsoft removes old web components from Windows

Microsoft has deprecated a series of web components in Windows, including Legacy Web View, HTML and JavaScript apps from Windows 8 and 8.1, the first generation of Progressive Web Apps, and developer tools from the original Edge browser. These components are built on EdgeHTML, which powered the classic Edge before its transition to Chromium in 2020. While these features will not be removed immediately and will continue to receive security updates for now, they will eventually cease to receive updates and be phased out in future Windows versions. Microsoft is directing developers towards alternatives like WebView2 and modern Chromium-based Progressive Web Apps. This announcement is part of a broader clean-up initiative that also includes the removal of WordPad, Mixed Reality, NTLMv1 protocols, and tools like WMIC and PowerShell 2.0.