Chrome won’t support Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 in 2023
If you never got around to upgrading to Windows 10 after it launched in 2015, you may want to do so within the next few …
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Microsoft is begging you to ditch Windows 7 for Windows 10
If you’re one of the many Windows users still hanging on to Windows 7 with a tight grasp, Microsoft wants you to know that it’s …
How to stop Windows 10 from automatically downloading itself on to your computer
Although the numerous privacy issues that have cropped up since Windows 10 launched two months ago are indeed worrying, there is nothing quite as annoying as receiving …
It’s not just Windows 10, Windows 7 and 8 are also tracking you – here’s how to stop them
Windows 10’s warm reception has been sullied by concerns over data collection, usage tracking and spying, which is enabled in the new operating system by default. …
What it was like to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10
Last night, Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi took to the Windows blog to announce that over 14 million devices were already running Windows 10. Making the OS …
Windows 7’s slow sunset continues with October 31st deadline
As PC users anxiously await the release of Windows 9, many are beginning to worry about the latest impending deadline for Windows 7. On the Windows …
Microsoft ending mainstream support for Windows 7 in early 2015
The inevitable transition to Windows 8 continues unabated. Microsoft published an update on its support site on Tuesday with a list of products reaching the end …
Windows 7 has the most to gain from XP’s impending demise
With support for Windows XP due to end next week, XP’s market share has predictably started to decline… but it’s not benefiting Windows 8 nearly …
New Mac Pro Boot Camp users now stuck with Windows 8
It looks like Apple might have taken Microsoft’s recent video to heart after all. MacRumors reports that Apple’s support page for Boot Camp has been …
A scary thought: This Halloween will mark the end of new Windows 7 consumer PCs [updated]
If you want a new PC but would prefer to get one with Windows 7 instead of Windows 8, then you’d better realize that your …
Microsoft admits that Windows 8 sales are lagging behind Windows 7
Although Windows 8 license sales appeared to be keeping pace with Windows 7 within the same time frame for the first several months, updates from …
2014: The year of Windows 7?
If you’re still scratching your head over why HP is pushing Windows 7 over Windows 8, this might give you a clue. Shawn Allaway, the CEO …
With Windows 8 floundering, HP was forced to start selling Windows 7 again
Public opinion on Windows 8 seems to be in an unending state of flux, but at least one PC manufacturer has decided to take a …
Microsoft may keep selling box copies of Windows 7 after all
Calm down, Windows 8 haters: You may not have to rush out to scoop up Windows 7 after all. Microsoft caused a stir last week …
Metro haters beware: 2014 will be the end of new Windows 7 PCs
If you’re looking to buy a new PC and you hate the idea of looking at Live Tiles, then you’d better get a new PC …
Windows 7 still makes up 99% of Toshiba’s enterprise sales
There’s no question that the adoption rate for Windows 8 is much slower than Microsoft had expected. Some manufacturers are even sticking with Windows 7 …
Windows 7 adoption still growing at a faster rate than Windows 8
Although Windows 8 has been steadily increasing its share of the market over the past few months, a recent surge by Windows 7 has put …
Microsoft fined $731 million in Europe for violating browser choice commitments
The European Commission on Wednesday fined Microsoft (MSFT) €561 million, equal to roughly $731 million, for failing to properly inform users of alternative Web browser …
Windows 8 adoption reportedly growing more slowly than Windows 7
Despite Microsoft’s (MSFT) claims that sales of Windows 8 were outpacing its predecessor, global web traffic results paint a much different picture. According to data …
Windows 7 market share surpasses 50%
Windows 7 for the first time ever has captured more than half of the global operating system market, according to data compiled by Web analytics …
Microsoft Windows 7 sales hit 600 million mark
Windows 8 may indeed be Microsoft’s biggest launch ever but that hasn’t stopped the company from making plenty of cash from Windows 7. Speaking at …
Microsoft says 350 million Windows 7 devices will ship by the end of 2012
Despite the fact that Windows 8 is expected to launch in October, Microsoft still has high hopes for its Windows 7 operating system. The software …
OnLive and Microsoft butt heads over Windows virtualization
OnLive, a company known for its cloud-based gaming service, has been pushing its “Desktop App” for iPad and select Android tablets. The program uses virtualization …
Facebook Messenger for Windows 7 now official, Mac support coming soon
Facebook’s Messenger app for Windows 7 computers leaked to the public late last year. The service was initially in a beta phase, but as of …
OnLive Desktop App now available for Android tablets
The OnLive Desktop App is now available for free in the Android Market. OnLive is known for its cloud-based gaming service, which delivers console-quality games …
Windows on ARM won’t support some business features
Microsoft previously disclosed that Windows on ARM will feature a desktop mode to ensure an identical user experience between ARM and Intel-based tablets. On Wednesday, …
ViewSonic announces new smartphones and tablets for MWC
ViewSonic on Friday announced a slew of new smartphones and tablets set to debut at Mobile World Congress, SlashGear reports. The company’s Android-powered ViewPhone 4s looks to …
