Windows 10 continues to gain share, now on 23% of all PCs worldwide
While Microsoft ended its free upgrade offer to Windows 10 on July 29, the new operating system has continued to grow its desktop OS share over the last month.
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Windows 8.1
Microsoft worked to "embrace the past" by bringing the best of Windows 8 to Windows 10, says VP
Chuck Friedman, the Microsoft Corporate VP in charge of the Windows shell gave an interesting interview to Business Insider to reveal how the company leveraged the Windows 8 legacy to develop its latest operating system.
Microsoft simplifies Windows 7 and 8.1 updates, moving to once a month model
Microsoft is moving to a single monthly update for Windows 7 and 8.1, which will also always be a cumulative rollup so no one is left behind.
Microsoft reverses course, extends Windows 7 and 8.1 support for Skylake-based hardware
Today, Microsoft announced that it will extend support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices that are running Skylake-based (6th generation Intel Core) processors.
Insteon for Hub receives update, adds support for Windows 10 and fixes issues on Windows 10 Mobile
SmartLabs, the owning company of Insteon, has released an update to their INSTEON for Hub app on Windows-based devices. The update brings fixes for issues using the app on Windows 10 Mobile, as well as adding further support for Windows 10 devices.
Bing Rewards now offering 30% off Windows Store gift cards
A new Bing rewards offer is bringing you 30% off Windows Store gift cards.
Windows 10 Internet Explorer 11 enhancements making their way to Windows 7 and 8.1
The Enterprise enhancement tools for site lists in Internet Explorer 11 are now available to a wider audience with new updates and easier management.
New game for the Universal Windows Platform from Game Troopers promises casual fun
Game Troopers have just released LUDO Blitz!, a new game from developer Imperia Online that is available on all Windows devices starting today.
Microsoft Malware Protection Center answers questions about ransomware
As the Windows operating system represents currently claims a 88.77% desktop operating system market share, Microsoft takes malware protection very seriously and wants to better educate users about ransomware attacks
Tweetium app for Windows 10 updated to fix conversation view bug introduced by Twitter
Earlier today, Tweetium rolled out the fix to an issue for anyone that was using the app through the Windows 10 store, making it so the conversation window is once again functional for them.
Microsoft updates its Windows Device Recovery tool with minor spec bump
Microsoft has released a minor update to the Windows Device Recovery Tool (version 3.4.34) with bug fixes and small enhancements.
Microsoft releases Surface Dock updater tool, updates for Surface Pro 3
Microsoft has just released today new updates for the Surface Pro 3 as well as a new tool for updating the Surface Dock on these devices.
Dropbox app updated across Windows 10, phone and 8.1 versions
Rudy Huyn announces the latest update to Dropbox on his Twitter account with a new camera upload option.
Doodle God: 8-bit Mania Blitz brings back the retro fun on the Windows Store
JoyBits Mobile, the developers of mobile games Doodle God and Doodle Devil have just released Doodle God: 8-bit Mania Blitz on the Windows Store. The game is a free version of the retro-looking puzzle world-building games Doodle God: 8-bit Mania.
Dropbox app gets updated on Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1, adds quick search, improved UI
The Dropbox app on Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 is receiving an update, with Quick Search and an improved UI.
How to avoid upgrading to Windows 10 and stay on Windows 7 or 8.1
If you're still running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, Microsoft is changing the status of the Windows 10 update in the Windows Update panel. But don't worry, you can still block this "recommended update".
