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Winsage
July 7, 2025
Windows 11 has a market share of 52% as of July 2025, up from 47.98% in June. Windows 10's market share has decreased from 48.76% to 44.59% during the same period. Since January, Windows 11's share has increased by 15.35 percentage points from 36.65%. The end of support for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025. Microsoft has introduced an Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers that offers one year of free security updates. A new enrollment wizard for the Windows 10 ESU program will be rolled out this month. For organizations, the ESU program costs per device for one year, with annual price increases for up to three years of support. Windows 11 version 25H2 is anticipated to be released in October, with new features gradually rolled out to version 24H2 through enablement packages.
AppWizard
July 3, 2025
The July 2025 lineup for Humble Choice includes the following games: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Cat Quest 2, Death's Door, Daemon X Machina, Wizard with a Gun, Neo Cab, Everafter Falls, and Blanc. Humble Choice is a subscription service that allows members to access and keep a curated selection of PC games indefinitely, along with exclusive discounts and access to the Humble Vault. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader features rich CRPG mechanics and tactical combat in the Warhammer 40K universe. Daemon X Machina is a mech battle game that serves as a spiritual successor to Armored Core. Wizard with a Gun is a co-op survival game focused on resource gathering and crafting. Additionally, 5% of every Humble Choice membership fee is donated to charity, with this month's proceeds benefiting Covenant House.
AppWizard
June 30, 2025
Xbox is set to release 18 new games from June 30 to July 4 across its consoles and platforms. Game Releases: - 30 June - Mystic Pathways: Crystal Quest (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) - 1 July - Irem Collection Vol. 3 (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - No Heroes Here 2 (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) - 2 July - Mecha BREAK (Xbox Series X/S, PC) - Arena Renovation (Xbox Series X/S) - Dead of Darkness (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) - Mystic Thief - Elemental Conquest (Xbox Series X/S) - Rally Arcade Classics (Xbox Series X/S) - SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off Extra Krusty Edition (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - 3 July - Music Drive: Chase the Beat (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - 4 July - Aery: Titans of the Future (Xbox Series X/S) - All the Words She Wrote (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - Beat of Life (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - Farm Together 2 (Xbox Series X/S) - Frozen Axe (Xbox Series X/S) - Golf Guys (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) - Hexa Road (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - Novel Rogue (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC)
Winsage
June 29, 2025
Microsoft has abandoned its October deadline for Windows 10, affecting approximately 700 million users who can choose to remain on Windows 10 or upgrade to Windows 11. About 400 million users are eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 11, while around 240 million cannot upgrade due to hardware requirements. Users can extend support for Windows 10 until October 2026 through cloud backup, redeeming rewards points, or paying a nominal fee. Windows 10 will receive security updates for the next 12 months, but Windows 11 offers enhanced security features. Microsoft emphasizes the importance of upgrading to Windows 11 for better security. Concerns exist about user inertia and the potential slowdown in upgrade momentum. The extended support tool will soon be available to all users, and those unable to upgrade are advised to utilize it.
Winsage
June 26, 2025
Microsoft has announced an extension of Windows 10 support until October 2026 at no additional cost, affecting approximately 400 million users. This extension was previously set to end in October 2025. Users with eligible PCs for an upgrade number around 400 million, while about 240 million are not eligible. The extension includes Security Intelligence Updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 through October 2028, but it is a one-year arrangement and not full security support. Users can enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program through options like cloud backup, reward points, or a fee, and this feature will be available to all users in the coming weeks.
AppWizard
June 25, 2025
Simon the Sorcerer Origins, a prequel to the original point-and-click adventure game, will be released on PC on October 28th. The game features a hand-drawn 90s art style and includes the return of Chris Barrie as the voice actor. Players will encounter quirky characters and solve puzzles while navigating the magical world. The soundtrack is composed by Mason Fischer, with a special role for Rick Astley. Minimum system requirements include a 2.5 GHz CPU, 8GB of RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4400, and 5GB of free disk space, while recommended specifications include a 3 GHz CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GTX series GPU. A trailer will be released to showcase the game.
Winsage
June 24, 2025
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and is offering a one-year subscription to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for a fee. Users can also redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points for an ESU. The ESU will provide essential bug fixes, security updates, and technical support until October 13, 2026. Microsoft will continue to deliver security updates for MS 365 applications and Windows Defender until October 2028. Enrollment in the ESU program can be done through notifications and the Windows Settings menu, with a rollout to the general public starting in July and reaching widespread availability by mid-August. Windows 11, released in 2021, has received positive feedback and aims to address user concerns regarding usability and aesthetics.
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