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Tech Optimizer

September 25, 2024

Kaspersky Antivirus Software Automatically Transitions to UltraAV for US Subscribers

Customers in the United States using Kaspersky's antivirus software are transitioning to a new product from UltraAV due to Kaspersky's exit from the US market following Department of Commerce sanctions. Kaspersky has partnered with UltraAV, a subsidiary of the Pango Group, to continue providing cybersecurity protection. Users have been informed of this change through email updates, and the transition is being implemented in phases to minimize disruption. UltraAV's antivirus includes features like a password manager, VPN, and identity theft protection for up to 20 devices, but lacks Kaspersky's webcam protection and online payment safeguards. Billing will remain unchanged, and users will receive instructions for activating their new accounts. Notifications about the transition started on September 5, and Kaspersky support will end on September 30.

Winsage

September 2, 2024

Windows 11 skips past 50% market share milestone in latest Steam survey | Tom’s Hardware

In August, Windows 11 achieved a 3.36% increase in market share, reaching 50.81% among Steam users. This growth is largely due to users transitioning from Windows 10, which saw a decline of 3.29% in its user base. Windows 10 still has 48.6% of Windows users, and support for it will end in just over a year. MacOS share declined to 1.30%, while Linux dropped to 1.92%. The Steam Hardware Survey also noted a rise in octa-core and dodeca-core CPUs, with Nvidia’s RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gaining 1.36% market share.

Winsage

August 1, 2024

As Windows 10’s end-of-life date approaches, Windows 11 hits 30% market share for the first time

Microsoft's Windows 11 has achieved a 30% market share, reflecting a notable increase in adoption since its launch. This surge coincides with a decline in Windows 10 users, influenced by the impending end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025. Factors contributing to this increase include hardware upgrades and the release of new devices like the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7. Users have options to customize their Windows 11 experience with third-party applications such as ExplorerPatcher, Start11, and StartAllBack.