Windows 10 powers 132M PCs as growth again decelerates

Computerworld Microsoft November 02, 2015 Windows 10 powers 132M PCs as growth again decelerates Three months after its launch, Windows 10 powers an estimated 132 million PCs, according to data by an analytics vendor. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. INSIDER 5 ways to personalize Windows 10 2. Microsoft to get pushy about upgrading to Windows 10 3. INSIDER With Surface Book, Microsoft targets Apple -- and OEMs 4. Microsoft's new Windows 10 beta build for phones fixes pesky upgrade bug 5. First buyers of Microsoft's Surface Book report freezes, lock-ups 6. Windows 10 momentum stalls — will "Threshold 2" update next week help? 7. Microsoft to test simpler get-legal process for Windows pirates 8. 10 (mostly) free must-have Windows 10 apps Webcast: VCE Benefits of True Converged Infrastructure What can the most advanced converged infrastructure do for your organization? This video highlights how VCE™ Vblock™ Systems enable organizations to speed deployment by 5x, reduce downtime by 96% and cut data center costs in half. Learn More INSIDER 5 ways to personalize Windows 10 Windows 10 is a welcome return to the Windows operating system that many of us missed after Microsoft implemented radical design changes in Windows 8. Win10 has been praised for going back to the basics we're familiar with, but not everything is the way it was and other functions seem to be missing. Here are five apps to help you... READ MORE Microsoft to get pushy about upgrading to Windows 10 Come the beginning of 2016, Microsoft will get much more assertive in distributing Windows 10 upgrades to consumers and small businesses, the company's top OS executive said Thursday. READ MORE INSIDER With Surface Book, Microsoft targets Apple -- and OEMs With the Surface Book launch, Microsoft may be eyeing Apple's share of the hardware market while seeking a way to keep Windows afloat in case its OEM partners give up on its flagship operating system. READ MORE Microsoft's new Windows 10 beta build for phones fixes pesky upgrade bug People who have been testing the latest beta versions of Microsoft's Windows 10 for smartphones have a new operating system build to play with Thursday. READ MORE White Paper: VCE Transform Service & Agility with Private Cloud Data Centers Learn about the IT Transformation strategy that enabled one of the largest financial services groups in Europe to support a rapidly changing business environment. This allowed them to redefine their organizational structures and processes which delivered the best possible customer service and improved profitability. Learn More First buyers of Microsoft's Surface Book report freezes, lock-ups Some owners of Microsoft's new Surface Book are reporting that their premium-priced laptops sporadically freeze, requiring a hard reboot to regain control. READ MORE Windows 10 momentum stalls — will "Threshold 2" update next week help? Windows 10 growth is slow and getting slower. That's the obvious conclusion from October's usage share numbers. So Microsoft will soon start forcing Windows 10 upgrades on everyone... READ MORE Microsoft to test simpler get-legal process for Windows pirates Microsoft will make it somewhat easier for people running counterfeit copies of Windows to get legal as they upgrade to the newest edition, Windows 10, the company's top OS executive said. READ MORE 10 (mostly) free must-have Windows 10 apps If you've just bought a Windows 10 device, here are the apps you'll want to download as soon as possible to get the most out of your new machine. 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