Windows Weekly (Audio) WW 940: The Donkey Always Wins - Windows 11 usage surpasses Windows 10
Jul 9, 2025
This week, the hosts dive into the latest Windows 11 updates and celebrate its rise over Windows 10 in installations. They humorously discuss mixed reactions to new features and accessibility enhancements. The conversation touches on the ongoing challenges in the gaming industry, including recent layoffs and development hurdles. Insights into Microsoft Edge, AI integrations, and cybersecurity challenges add depth to the dialogue, while nostalgic reflections on classic computing provide a fun twist.
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Paul's Windows Update Marathon
- Paul Thurrott spent nearly three hours updating multiple Windows laptops after they sat unused for two months.
- Each needed extensive Windows, driver, and firmware updates before being fully usable again.
Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10
- Windows 11 usage has finally surpassed Windows 10 after several years.
- Growth accelerated this year due to new hardware shipping with Windows 11 and enterprise adoption catching up.
Edge Browser's Performance Leap
- Microsoft Edge has significantly improved UI responsiveness, reducing load times by 40% across multiple features.
- It achieved a first contentful paint below 300 milliseconds, the fastest among browsers, enhancing user experience.
