StatCounter
Coverage of StatCounter in the Nexus archive.
- Microsoft emails Windows 10 holdouts: Fine, keep your old PC another year
Microsoft has extended Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 consumers through October 2027, notifying users via email that they can keep their current PCs for another year. The move follows stalled adoption of Windows 11 due to hardware requirements and rising component costs, with Statcounter indicating Windows 11’s market share growth has plateaued.
- Firefox 12.58% for Desktop Browser Market Share in North America June 2026
Firefox held a 12.58% desktop browser market share in North America as of June 2026, according to StatCounter. The data is cited in an article linked to Hacker News with 25 points and 6 comments.
- Microsoft extends extended updates for Windows 10 in the most muted way imaginable
Microsoft has quietly extended extended security updates for Windows 10 consumer users until October 12, 2027, charging $30 annually. The move follows persistent Windows 10 adoption (26% of Windows users globally) amid rising PC costs due to AI-driven hardware demands, making upgrades to Windows 11 less accessible for some users.