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Winsage

July 5, 2025

Windows 11 has finally overtaken Windows 10 in worldwide market share after nearly four years

Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 to become the most popular Microsoft operating system globally. This shift occurs as Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life date this October, leading to a decline in its user base. Data from StatCounter indicates that while Windows 10 had a stable user count for several months, its share has recently decreased significantly, prompting users to transition to Windows 11. Despite the availability of free options for extending Windows 10 security support, many users have chosen to upgrade to Windows 11, reflecting growing confidence in its capabilities. Windows currently holds a collective market share of 70.14%, compared to OS X at 9.87% and both Linux and macOS around 5%.

Winsage

June 6, 2025

Microsoft’s latest campaign to push Windows 10 users to Windows 11 has a sinister feel to it

Microsoft is urging users to transition to Windows 11 as support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. The company emphasizes the importance of upgrading to Windows 11 or purchasing a new PC to "stay on the right side of risk" due to the cessation of security updates for Windows 10. A promotional video on the official Windows YouTube channel highlights these points and encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro PCs with Intel vPro technology. The messaging has received mixed reactions, with some users expressing discomfort with its tone.

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.