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Windows 7 Remains Popular Even a Year After End of Support

Windows 7 Remains Popular Even a Year After End of Support

It's been almost a year since Microsoft finished supporting Windows 7. Despite this, the software is still installed on nearly 20% of PCs.

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Bart Swiatek

January 5, 2021

Windows 7 Remains Popular Even a Year After End of Support
Most Popular Windows Versions Across the Years

Most Popular Windows Versions Across the Years

Windows XP remains the most popular operating system in history. Right behind it, the hated Windows 10. Here's a comparison for the years between 2003 and 2020.

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Paul Musiolik

December 30, 2020

Most Popular Windows Versions Across the Years
Microsoft Expands Refund Policy for Cyberpunk 2077

Microsoft Expands Refund Policy for Cyberpunk 2077

Microsoft has decided to expand its return policy for Cyberpunk 2077. The game returned by anyone who has bought it digitally from the company's official store.

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Agnes Adamus

December 18, 2020

Microsoft Expands Refund Policy for Cyberpunk 2077
Microsoft Focuses on Games, Not Consoles

Microsoft Focuses on Games, Not Consoles

Microsoft is not hiding its interest in video games, which was also confirmed by Satya Nadella during the recent investor call. The CEO assured that the company's efforts are focused on providing players with the games and services they expect.

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Jacob Blazewicz

December 3, 2020

Microsoft Focuses on Games, Not Consoles
Try Out 35 Year Old Windows Build In Emulator

Try Out 35 Year Old Windows Build In Emulator

Windows 1.0 is over 35 years old. The emulator developed by developers on the initiative of PCJs Machines enables us to check its appearance and functions.

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Bart Swiatek

November 23, 2020

Try Out 35 Year Old Windows Build In Emulator
Xbox Series X / S With Record Debut

Xbox Series X / S With Record Debut

Xbox's CEO Phil Spencer said on Twitter that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S have had the best launch in the history of the brand.

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Bart Swiatek

November 12, 2020

Xbox Series X / S With Record Debut
Xbox Series X/S Launch; Next-gen is Here

Xbox Series X/S Launch; Next-gen is Here

We have lived to see the launch of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Thus, the new generation of consoles officially began.

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Adrian Werner

November 10, 2020

Xbox Series X/S Launch; Next-gen is Here
End of Support for Windows 10 1903 as Microsoft Forces Us to Update

End of Support for Windows 10 1903 as Microsoft Forces Us to Update

Microsoft plans to end its support for the older version of Windows 10, numbered 1903. Therefore, the process of automatic updates has started on the computers of users who have so far delayed the installation of the patch.

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Bart Swiatek

November 9, 2020

End of Support for Windows 10 1903 as Microsoft Forces Us to Update
Windows 10++ Brings Big Changes to Windows 10

Windows 10++ Brings Big Changes to Windows 10

We got some information about another major update for Windows 10. The update (known as „Cobalt”, but also as „Windows 10++”) will introduce, among other things, significant changes in the interface of Microsoft's operating system.

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Jacob Blazewicz

November 4, 2020

Windows 10++ Brings Big Changes to Windows 10
Windows 10 Update Removes Adobe Flash

Windows 10 Update Removes Adobe Flash

Microsoft is breaking up with Adobe Flash. The latest update, KB4577586, removes this plug-in from the system irrevocably. Support for this technology will expire by the end of the year.

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Arkadiusz Strzala

October 29, 2020

Windows 10 Update Removes Adobe Flash
Windows 10 20H2 Update Available

Windows 10 20H2 Update Available

We can now download the latest Windows 10 update, marked 20H2. Here's what the October update brought and how to download it.

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Mikolaj Laszkiewicz

October 21, 2020

Windows 10 20H2 Update Available
Epic Games Inspires Microsoft to Add New Rules to Windows Store

Epic Games Inspires Microsoft to Add New Rules to Windows Store

Microsoft has introduced new rules for its store. The rules are designed to give creators freedom of choice and promote fairness and innovation. The changes do not apply to the Xbox Store.

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Jacob Blazewicz

October 9, 2020

Epic Games Inspires Microsoft to Add New Rules to Windows Store
Windows 10 Will Warn of SSD Malfunction

Windows 10 Will Warn of SSD Malfunction

In the next major update, Windows 10 will receive a tool that will enable the users to monitor the status of their SSDs and determine their expected time of operation.

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Bart Swiatek

October 2, 2020

Windows 10 Will Warn of SSD Malfunction
Windows 10 With New Task Manager for Gamers

Windows 10 With New Task Manager for Gamers

Xbox Insider is testing a new version of Xbox Game Bar application. It contains a widget offering similar capabilities to the Task Manager.

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Bart Swiatek

October 1, 2020

Windows 10 With New Task Manager for Gamers

Bitdefender Blocked Windows 10 Update as Potential Threat

Users of the Bitdefender antivirus software may have a small „problem” with the latest Windows 10 update. Security software claims there is a virus in Microsoft;s latest update.

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Arkadiusz Strzala

September 10, 2020

Bitdefender Blocked Windows 10 Update as Potential Threat
Xbox Series S Said to be a Big Burden for Microsoft

Xbox Series S Said to be a Big Burden for Microsoft

According to the latest rumors, Microsoft will be subsiding a lot to Xbox Series S and Series X. All this to keep the price of the device low in the upcoming battle with Sony.

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Paul Musiolik

September 10, 2020

Xbox Series S Said to be a Big Burden for Microsoft

Security Gap in Windows Defender Allows for Downloading Viruses From the Web

The Microsoft Defender antivirus program - formerly Windows Defender - received a feature in July that can be used by the user to download viruses from the web. The vulnerability is not dangerous for most computer users, but in some situations it can be used to infect the system with malware.

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Bart Swiatek

September 7, 2020

Security Gap in Windows Defender Allows for Downloading Viruses From the Web
Windows 10 May Damage SSDs

Windows 10 May Damage SSDs

Microsoft is trying to get rid of an error that can cause SSDs to wear out faster.

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Mikolaj Laszkiewicz

August 28, 2020

Windows 10 May Damage SSDs

Here's Windows 10 20H2 Update in a Nutshell

The 20H2 update for Windows 10, which is to be released in the near future, will bring improvements and news.

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Mikolaj Laszkiewicz

August 28, 2020

Here's Windows 10 20H2 Update in a Nutshell

Microsoft Supports Epic Against Apple While Charging 30% in Its Store

Microsoft has made a statement in court criticizing Apple's decision to cut Epic Games from iOS and MacOS development tools. According to the Redmond giant, the move will have a detrimental effect on many video game development companies.

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Bart Swiatek

August 24, 2020

Microsoft Supports Epic Against Apple While Charging 30% in Its Store