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Windows 10 on More Than 75 Million Devices

 & Angela Moscaritolo Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

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Less than a month after launch, Windows 10 is now running on more than 75 million devices.

Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President for the Windows and Devices Group, announced the milestone on Twitter this morning.

That's a jump from the 14 million or so devices that switched over to the new OS within the first 24 hours of its launch. Already, Windows 10 is running in 192 countries, or "virtually every country on the planet," Mehdi added.

Windows 10 Bug ArtOther fun facts: More than 90,000 unique PC or tablet models are running the new OS, including some devices dating back to 2007. And gamers have wasted no time getting their streaming on — in 1080p/60fps, no less.

"More than 122 years of gameplay have streamed from Xbox One to Windows 10 devices," Mehdi wrote.

Cortana is also getting a lot of action. In response to "tell me a joke," Microsoft's digital assistant has already told more than half a million funnies since launch, Mehdi said. The Windows Store for Windows 10 has also seen six times as many app downloads per device than Windows 8.

Meanwhile, Microsoft also this week made things a little easier for Windows 10 users with the release of a downloadable, printable guide of all the shortcut keys you can use from the desktop in the new OS. Just print out the handy guide, and you'll be using shortcuts to do things like open settings, launch Cortana, and cycle through notifications in no time.

For comparison, Microsoft sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses in one month, while it took about a year for Redmond to reach 240 million licenses sold with Windows 7. With Windows 10, Microsoft has made the OS a free upgrade so more users are likely taking advantage of it. For more, check out How to Get Windows 10.

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Angela Moscaritolo

Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

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I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. 

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Technology I Use

My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes. 

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app. 

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth. 

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light. 

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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