Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system on the planet, holding a whopping 74% of the global desktop PC market as of 2023. The majority of those computers are running Windows 10, arguably Microsoft’s best version of the hugely successful OS so far.
Plenty of users are still rocking older systems with versions like Windows 7, Vista, and even the historically beloved Window XP. If you’ve ever touched a computer (and we don’t know how you’d be reading this if you hadn’t), chances are you’ve experienced at least one iteration of Microsoft’s long-running software.
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Windows 12 rumored for 2026 with AI focus — and the hate is strong already
Is Microsoft planning Windows 12 for this year? I doubt that, but the pre-emptive backlash against its AI features has already started.
Microsoft reportedly blocks 'Microslop' posts on Discord, risking another AI backlash
'Microslop' posts are blocked on Copilot Discord server as Windows 11 AI backlash takes another unfortunate turn.
There's been a huge rush to Windows 11 — is this the end for Windows 10?
It's finally happening: Windows 11 appears to be shoving Windows 10 firmly aside.
Windows 11's new Start menu is proving seriously divisive
Windows 11's new Start menu is proving seriously divisive – some feel it's huge and badly designed, but there are fans too.
Microsoft's bringing a new AI trick to Edge, and I doubt it'll go down well
Microsoft is looking to bring a new AI trick to Edge — and I'm betting most of the browser's users will hate it.
Microsoft just released an update I actually want to install – and you should too
Microsoft is forcing another Windows 11 update on us, but this one is actually worth installing
Another Windows 11 feature has been moved from Control Panel to Settings
Microsoft shifts another Windows 11 feature to Settings from the Control Panel — but I expect the latter will still be with us in the 2030s.
Windows 11's Notepad app is now rumored to get image embedding
Is Notepad getting too bloated these days? If you're of that opinion, you won't like what Microsoft has planned next.
