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Windows Users Plummet: Urgent Upgrade Needed for Security

7/4/2025

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Microsoft's Windows operating system is grappling with a significant decline in users, plummeting from 1.4 billion active devices in 2025 to just over 1 billion. The surge of MacBooks, the rise of Linux, and the growing preference for mobile devices are key factors. As Windows 11 matches Windows 10's market share, Microsoft emphasizes the urgent need for users to upgrade for better security in this rapidly changing tech landscape.

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Story summary

Microsoft's Windows operating system is grappling with a significant decline in users, plummeting from 1.4 billion active devices in 2025 to just over 1 billion. The surge of MacBooks, the rise of Linux, and the growing preference for mobile devices are key factors. As Windows 11 matches Windows 10's market share, Microsoft emphasizes the urgent need for users to upgrade for better security in this rapidly changing tech landscape.