It is July 29, 2025 in lots of components of the globe proper now, which implies that Home windows 10 is formally 10 years previous as of right now. Though the OS was first introduced in September 2014, it hit basic availability on July 29, 2015 after virtually a 12 months of Technical Previews (that’s what we referred to as Insider Previews again within the day). It was made obtainable as a free improve for Home windows 7 and eight/8.1 customers, and reviewed fairly nicely at Neowin on launch.

Though the working system’s launch was a bit rocky – keep in mind the telemetry brouhaha? -, Home windows 10 finally discovered its footing and have become extremely widespread amongst clients. It is solely now that Home windows 11’s market share has virtually caught up with Home windows 10, which additional cements its standing as an icon amongst different variations like Home windows 7 and Home windows XP.

Home windows 10 was an enormous step up from its predecessor in some ways. The working system is credited with introducing many new options together with a revamped Begin menu that most individuals lastly appreciated, a revamped UI with fashionable aesthetics, Cortana, Microsoft Edge, Motion Heart, Home windows Hiya, and extra. After all, not all of those options have been widespread, however the effort that Microsoft put into the OS was clear; this was no Home windows 8.

Over the previous week or so, Neowin has been celebrating 10 Years of Home windows 10 in our devoted part right here, you’ll find a few of our options listed under:

• 10 options in Home windows 10 that simply by no means took off
• Home windows 10 is the rationale why we’re so acutely aware about privateness now
• Our high 10 tales about Home windows 10 from the previous decade
• 5 issues Home windows 10 by no means mounted
• Home windows 10 is popping 10: Listed here are high 10 options and modifications it launched

After all, as we have fun Home windows 10’s tenth birthday, we must also remember the fact that the OS is reaching finish of help on October 14, 2025. You possibly can prolong help for a 12 months via paid or “free” means, nevertheless it’s undoubtedly the top of the road for OS. You possibly can learn all about this matter in our devoted information, penned by Neowin Editor Taras Buria.

As we flip the web page on the OS, remainers have to think about whether or not they can or ought to improve to Home windows 11 or change to one thing else completely, like a Linux distro. However that could be a matter that warrants an in depth dialogue and set it apart for another day. For now, make the most of the feedback part to tell us how lengthy have you ever been utilizing Home windows 10 for, what are your favourite options within the OS, and what are your fondest recollections of it!

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