Windows 11 Takes the Lead: What This Means for You

Windows 11 has become the leading desktop operating system, surpassing Windows 10, according to StatCounter.

Market Share Shift

• Windows 11: 52% of the market
• Windows 10: 44.59%

This shift occurred faster than anticipated, despite Windows 10 still being widely used.

Adoption Timeline

• Windows 11 has been available for nearly four years.
• Gained popularity for gaming in September.
• Slow initial adoption compared to Windows 10.
• October 2023: Over 400 million devices running Windows 11.
• Took two years to reach 400 million devices, while Windows 10 achieved this in one year.

Reasons for Slow Adoption

• Strict hardware requirements for Windows 11.
• Free upgrades offered to Windows 10 users, but many machines couldn't meet CPU and security standards.
• Microsoft pushing users to upgrade hardware with persistent prompts.

Windows 10 Support Ends

• October 14th: End of support for Windows 10.
• Free year of security updates for users who:
• Enable Windows Backup
• Sync Documents folder to OneDrive
• Alternative options:
• Pay $30 for a year of updates
• Use 1,000 Microsoft Reward points

Future of Older Devices

• Will users upgrade hardware to run Windows 11?
• Or stick with Windows 10, risking security issues?
• Uncertain future for older devices.