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   mikiem2
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   windowscentral[.]com/software-apps/windows-11/steam-gamers-adopt-windows-11-much-quicker-than-everyone-else-but-why

   This is a case of dueling stats that I'm sure there Must be a reason for, but whatever it is, I haven't a clue. I'll let you figure it out.

   According to the most recent figures from Statcounter, just over 70% of desktop users in the world run Windows 10. Not only is that a drastically higher market share than that of Windows 11, which sits at 25.69%, it marks an increase month-over-month for Windows 10.

   Earlier today we reported on the fact that 45.15% of Steam users run Windows 11. That figure is still lower than the 51.02% of Steam gamers that use Windows 10, but the gap is much smaller... Additionally, Windows 11 usage is going up when it comes to Steam users. The Windows 11 share went up 3.54% in April 2024, according to the latest Steam monthly hardware survey. Windows 10's share went down 3.38%...

   Note that lots of folks have tried to show that Win10 or 11 was the faster version, and AFAIK no one has succeeded -- in every benchmark they're always neck and neck. Win11 is what you get if you buy a new laptop or PC -- maybe Steam's being taken over by the rich? ;)

   Posted 2 months ago #
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   Victor November
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   The discrepancy between the overall desktop operating system market share and the Steam user base statistics for Windows 10 and Windows 11 can be explained by considering the different demographics and usage patterns of these groups. Here are some key factors that contribute to these differences:

   General Desktop Market Share (Statcounter)
   Overall Users: Statcounter's data represents a broad range of desktop users globally and Melbet registration 2024, including both consumers and businesses.
   Business and Enterprise Use: Many businesses and enterprises are more conservative about upgrading their operating systems due to concerns about compatibility, training, and cost. As a result, many of them still use Windows 10.
   Older Hardware: A significant portion of the global user base might be using older hardware that isn't compatible with Windows 11 or hasn't justified an upgrade to a newer system.
   Steam User Base (Steam Hardware Survey)
   Gamer Demographic: Steam users are predominantly gamers who tend to have more up-to-date and powerful hardware to support modern games.
   Frequent Upgrades: Gamers are generally more likely to upgrade their systems frequently to take advantage of performance improvements and new features, which could include upgrading to Windows 11.
   Windows 11 Incentives: New gaming features and optimizations in Windows 11, such as DirectStorage and Auto HDR, might incentivize gamers to upgrade.
   Hardware Compatibility: Since Windows 11 has stricter hardware requirements (e.g., TPM 2.0, Secure Boot), the systems that gamers use are more likely to meet these requirements compared to the average global desktop user.
   Market Dynamics
   New PCs and Laptops: Windows 11 is pre-installed on most new PCs and laptops, so the share of Windows 11 users is gradually increasing as people buy new devices.
   Performance and Preference: While benchmarks show negligible performance differences between Windows 10 and Windows 11, gamers might prefer the newer OS for its additional features and perceived improvements.
   Detailed Breakdown
   Statcounter Data:

   Windows 10: ~70% of global desktop users
   Windows 11: 25.69%
   Trend: Windows 10 shows a month-over-month increase in market share.
   Steam Data:

   Windows 10: 51.02% of Steam users
   Windows 11: 45.15% of Steam users (increasing trend, +3.54% in April 2024)
   Trend: Windows 11 usage is increasing among gamers, while Windows 10 is decreasing (-3.38% in April 2024).

   Posted 1 month ago #
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   gergn
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   This is the second honey pot of member Victor November to direct us to a betting site.

   Posted 1 month ago #

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