But Windows 7 is still king

NetMarketShare’s monthly OS usage figures show that Windows 10 use is growing but it is still a long way behind the aging and insecure Windows 7.

This year

Software King of the World Microsoft said that it was going to have two big Windows 10 updates this year, but it hasn't shared timing details for its second update.

Changes to installation process were only a start

European Union data protection watchdogs said they were still concerned about the privacy settings of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system despite Vole announcing changes to the installation process.

Microsoft partners seem to be leaking the date

It is looking fairly certain that Windows 10’s second major update will be released in April.

Changes please the regulators but not everyone

While regulators are happy with Windows 10’s privacy changes, users might be miffed that Vole has not given a complete opt-out feature.

Cheaper than 2016

Microsoft has reduced the cost of Windows 10 licences for models to be launched in the middle of the year. 

Gangrene sets in

Software king of the world, Microsoft has decided that it is time to retire its blue screen of death – at least for some users.

But all roads still lead to Chrome

Beancounters for Net Marketshare have added up some numbers and divided by their shoesize and worked out that Windows 10 is installed on 24.5% of devices.

The way of things to come

Slides of Windows 10 running on an ARM device powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 have tipped up before they are shown at CES 2017 this week.

Improve PC games

Software King of the World Microsoft is planning to bring in a “game mode” for Windows 10 to spruce up PC games.