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Windows 11 finally climbs over 70% of all users on Steam
Winsage
July 3, 2026

Windows 11 finally climbs over 70% of all users on Steam

Valve's June 2026 Steam Hardware & Software Survey shows that Windows 11 has a user base of 70.44%, up 0.68 percentage points from May, while Windows 10 is at 23.56%, down 0.43%. Windows accounts for 94.10% of users, macOS is at 2.21%, and Linux is at 3.69%. SteamOS Holo leads among Linux distributions with 0.84%. In hardware, 16GB of RAM is present in 41.57% of systems, and 1920x1080 resolution is favored by over half of users. The RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is now the most common GPU at 3.81%, surpassing the RTX 3060 at 3.73%. 24.50% of users utilize 16GB of VRAM, a 0.45% increase. Intel holds 54.01% of the CPU market share, while AMD has 45.99%, narrowing the gap from Intel's 68.8% in January 2025.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
July 2, 2026

Android’s Linux Terminal no longer restricts you to a single font and window in QPR1 Beta 6

The Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 has introduced enhancements to the Linux Terminal app, including the ability to import custom fonts from phone storage and multi-window support. Users can now select their preferred font as the default and open new terminal windows via the three-dot overflow menu, with each window appearing in Android’s recents screen. The Linux Terminal app debuted on Pixel devices during the March 2025 Pixel Drop and has seen several improvements since its launch.
Microsoft is finally fixing the Windows 11 taskbar
Winsage
June 30, 2026

Microsoft is finally fixing the Windows 11 taskbar

Windows 11 is introducing a feature that allows users to resize the taskbar, available in the latest builds for Windows Insiders. The new Taskbar Size setting enables customization, allowing toggling between a standard and smaller taskbar, which can also utilize smaller icons. Enhancements have been made to thumbnail previews for cloud files in File Explorer, a OneDrive shortcut issue has been resolved, and system sounds have been improved for dark mode users. Additionally, the Xbox mode has been rebranded to XBOX mode as part of the Windows K2 initiative, which aims to improve performance, design, and reliability in Windows 11.
Microsoft Caught Between Windows 10 Stagnation and AI Infrastructure Splurge as Macro Data Looms
Winsage
June 28, 2026

Microsoft Caught Between Windows 10 Stagnation and AI Infrastructure Splurge as Macro Data Looms

Microsoft shares rose 5.71% to close at €327.90 on Friday, recovering from a 52-week low of €307.10 earlier that day. The company reported revenue of €82.9 billion in its latest quarterly earnings, an 18% year-on-year increase, driven by cloud and AI services. On June 22, Chevron announced a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft for approximately 2.67 gigawatts of capacity for a data center, with the first power delivery expected in 2028. Microsoft extended its Extended Security Updates program for Windows 10 home users by another year, pushing the final security patch deadline to October 2027. The stock's closing price is only 6.77% above its 52-week low, with a 50-day moving average at €352.96 and a 200-day average at €383.98. The relative strength index is at 43, indicating no strong momentum.
Russian citizens told "switch to Android" after Apple blocks key Russian apps
AppWizard
June 27, 2026

Russian citizens told “switch to Android” after Apple blocks key Russian apps

VK Group has expressed dissatisfaction with the removal of its applications from the Apple App Store, stating that it occurred without warning or explanation. The company emphasized that it has never been subject to sanctions and provided legal opinions supporting this claim. Despite the removal, VK's Android applications remain operational, and users can access them through various platforms. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Kremlin, commented on Apple's actions as "bizarre" and suggested users adapt by switching to Android or local services.
Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates another year
Winsage
June 27, 2026

Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates another year

Microsoft has extended support for its Windows 10 operating system, committing to provide security updates until October 2027, an increase from the previous end date of October 2026. This extension offers users an additional year of critical security updates.
Don't Tell Anyone But Windows 10 Will Get Another Year Of Updates
Winsage
June 26, 2026

Don’t Tell Anyone But Windows 10 Will Get Another Year Of Updates

Microsoft has extended its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 by an additional year, allowing users to continue receiving critical updates without the immediate need to transition to Windows 11. Users already enrolled in the ESU program can maintain their current operating system without additional steps, while those not yet signed up can access the updates by purchasing an ESU license through a Microsoft partner, enrolling in a volume licensing agreement that includes ESU, or utilizing a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) for subscription-based access.
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