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Windows 11 is now on nearly 20% of PCs, according to AdDuplex

AdDuplex has released its monthly Windows usage report, showing that Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 21H2 are on over 40% of PCs.

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AdDuplex has released its Windows usage report for the month of February, giving us some insight into the latest numbers for Windows 11 and other versions of the OS. According to the report, Windows 11 is now on nearly 20% of Windows PCs, a small growth from the 16.1% usage share we saw in January. Those numbers leave Windows 11 in third place in terms of the most used Windows versions, behind Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 21H1.

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These features are removed or deprecated in the Windows 10 May 2021 Update

Microsoft released the Windows 10 May 2021 Update today, and as always, there are some features that are removed or deprecated.

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Today, Microsoft released the Windows 10 May 2021 Update to non-Insiders. You should be able to get it through Windows Update starting today, or you can get it through the Media Creation Tool. If you're trying to install it, you can check out our guide here.

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Windows 10 May 2021 Update now available for everyone

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 May 2020 Update for non-Insiders. People can install it by opting in through Windows Update.

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Today, Microsoft is releasing the Windows 10 May 2021 Update, also known as version 21H1, to non-Insiders. That just means that it's opening up to a broader range of people, and you can get it through Windows Update without jumping through any hoops.

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How to install the Windows 10 May 2021 Update right now

Windows 10 version May 2021 / 21H1 is here, and you can install it on your PC right now through a variety of methods. Read on!

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At the tail end of April, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 version 21H1 is now the Windows 10 May 2021 Update. It became available on May 18. The good news is that if you just can't wait, you can install it right now. First, let's look at what Windows 10 version 21H1 actually is, and then we shall explore how to install the Windows 10 May 2021 update right now.

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The Windows 10 May 2021 Update is probably coming out today

According to a newly leaked video, Microsoft is likely set to release the Windows 10 May 2021 Update sooner rather than later.

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If you've been anxiously waiting for the Windows 10 May 2021 Update, there's good news. It's probably going to come out today. A leaked video published by Aggiornamenti Lumia on Twitter shows how to get the update.

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Windows 10 version 21H1 is officially the May 2021 Update; arrives in Release Preview

Microsoft today announced that Windows 10 version 21H1 is officially the May 2021 Update, and it's available for Release Preview testing.

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Today, Microsoft christened Windows 10 version 21H1 as the Windows 10 May 2021 Update. As of now, it's available for Windows Insiders in the Release Preview channel. Right now, it's only available for "seekers", meaning that if you check for updates, you'll be presented with the option to download the feature update.