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First time in decades: Windows market share drops below 80 percent
First time in decades: Windows market share drops below 80 percent
As the popularity of Chromebooks continues to rise, Windows loses its market share globally. 16 Feb 2021
Microsoft joins Stranger Things hype with Windows 1.11 release
Microsoft joins Stranger Things hype with Windows 1.11 release
Netflix newest and most popular TV release is the nostalgic sci-fi series Stranger Things 3. The third season of the 80s themed show racked ...... 09 Jul 2019 - 1 comment
Samsung backtracks on patch that disabled automatic Windows Updates
Samsung backtracks on patch that disabled automatic Windows Updates
Earlier this week, Samsung outraged Microsoft and consumers by patching its Window PCs and disabling Window's automatic updates. 29 Jun 2015 - 14 comments
Microsoft sues IP address that allegedly activated hundreds of pirated Windows products
Microsoft sues IP address that allegedly activated hundreds of pirated Windows products
Microsoft has filed lawsuit this week against a Verizon IP address that allegedly activated hundreds of pirated Microsoft products like Windows. 05 May 2015 - 9 comments
Report: Microsoft Windows' PC market share to fall under 90 percent this year
Report: Microsoft Windows' PC market share to fall under 90 percent this year
According to Technalysis Research, Microsoft's Windows will fall under 90 percent share in the PC market. 03 Mar 2015 - 1 comment
Microsoft sees Chromebook competition and will sell Windows laptops at under $250
Microsoft sees Chromebook competition and will sell Windows laptops at under $250
Microsoft will not allow Chromebooks to have another hot selling holiday season without at least trying to compete. 15 Jul 2014
Skype makes upgrades to latest versions for Mac, Windows mandatory
Skype makes upgrades to latest versions for Mac, Windows mandatory
Skype has said this week that it will be retiring all older versions of its desktop application, including versions for Mac and Windows that were released as recently as February 2014. 22 Jun 2014
Microsoft: Windows is now free for all devices with screens smaller than 9 inches
Microsoft: Windows is now free for all devices with screens smaller than 9 inches
Microsoft has made a huge announcement today, making Windows free for all devices with screens smaller than 9 inches. 03 Apr 2014 - 2 comments
Chromebooks take top spots on Amazon's top-selling notebooks list
Chromebooks take top spots on Amazon's top-selling notebooks list
For the holiday season, Amazon says that Chromebooks have easily topped their best-selling notebooks list. 29 Dec 2013
Office to be pre-loaded on Windows RT tablets
Office to be pre-loaded on Windows RT tablets
Microsoft revealed more details about Office for Windows RT this week, letting consumers know that it will be pre-loaded on all Windows RT devices. ...... 14 Sep 2012 - 6 comments
     

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