Licensing
The latest Licensing coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Linux Powers 61.4% of Websites—Here’s What That Means for Your Homelab OS Choice
Linux runs 61.4% of the world’s websites, while Windows trails at 8.5%, according to W3Techs’ July 2026 survey. For homelab builders, that single statistic reshapes the operating system debate:...
Why Linux Dominates Homelabs with 61.4% Web Server Share – and When Windows Still Wins
Linux now powers 61.4% of all web servers, according to the latest W3Techs data. For homelab enthusiasts, that number is more than a market share stat—it’s a clear signal about where the server...
Free Windows 10 Security Updates Until 2027: One Microsoft Account Covers Up to 10 PCs
Microsoft has formally expanded its consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program in a way that will delight Windows 10 holdouts. A single ESU license, tied to a personal Microsoft account, can...
Is the Cheap “Lifetime” License for Windows 11 Pro & Office 2021 Legitimate? Risks and Realities Explained
For millions of Windows users, students, and professionals, the lure of a cheap “lifetime” license for Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2021—sometimes bundled together for less than the...
Why AMD EPYC Dominates Data Center Choices Over Arm Silicon in 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of data center infrastructure, the choice between AMD’s EPYC processors and Arm-based silicon is at the heart of strategic IT planning for enterprises, hyperscalers,...
Microsoft’s Legal Battle Over AI Training Data: Implications for Technology, Journalism, and Copyright Law
Artificial intelligence has long promised to revolutionize the way we interact with digital information, and few players have leaned in as aggressively as Microsoft. At the heart of this...
Microsoft Q3 2025 Earnings Highlight Cloud and AI Dominance with Record Growth
Microsoft’s latest quarterly earnings results have painted an extraordinarily vivid picture of a tech titan entering an unprecedented phase of dominance, particularly in cloud computing and...
UK CMA Investigation into Microsoft and Amazon Cloud Dominance: Assessing Market Power and Regulatory Challenges
In the ever-evolving world of cloud computing, the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has signaled a major inflection point in the relationship between technology giants and...
UK Cloud Market Faces Transformative Regulatory Reforms Amid CMA Investigation
The UK cloud market, long dominated by a handful of hyperscalers and shaped by aggressive licensing, bundling, and integration practices, faces a transformative moment as the Competition and Markets...
Top Free Microsoft Word Alternatives for Windows in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide
For many Windows enthusiasts and everyday users alike, the process of setting up a new laptop often comes with an inevitability: the prompt to unlock Microsoft Word through a Microsoft 365...
Microsoft’s Ethical Crossroads: Employee Activism, Dual-Use Technology, and Global Accountability
In the wake of Microsoft’s recent involvement in high-profile geopolitical controversies, the technology sector finds itself at the crossroads of ethical debate, employee activism, and the rapidly...
Microsoft Movies & TV Store Closure: Impact on Digital Ownership and the Shift to Streaming
In the accelerating evolution of digital media, few events are as disruptive for loyal users as the outright closure of a major platform. Microsoft's decision to shut down its Movies & TV store...