This is it, chaps: the biggest day(s) of the year for Microsoft and its fans. Windows 10 is set to launch in just a few hours. We expect to hear announcements from not only Redmond campus, but also from the firm's countless partners, as the new operating system rolls out through Microsoft's free upgrade program.
We expect to receive announcements regarding the new desktop, laptop and tablet hardware that will be prepared to run Windows 10 out of the box. Plus, Microsoft is holding Windows 10 fan events all over the world at its flagship retail stores to ring in the new software right, and we'll be there.
Until then, and before the updates start rolling in, we have some key articles that you should give a good read to get yourself both informed and hyped for the future of Windows.
Our hub on all things Windows 10 is a good place to start. And if you're looking for something with a little more insight into how the whole thing works – and how well it works – be sure to read our ongoing (currently hands on) Windows 10 review.
Participate in our Windows 10 Q&A and you could win a Seagate 8TB external hard disk drive.
Once you're done with those, come on back – there's sure to be some juicy Windows 10 news by then. Note that the updates are done in reverse chronology.
1345 Windows 10 comes with a lot of new and improved features. We counted 20 of them. However, should you plan to upgrade to Windows 10, you will lose a few as well.
1150 Lenovo confirmed that it has begun shipping "a wide slection of products" preloaded with Windows 10, which means you will be able to purchase them at launch. In addition, the Chinese company worked with Microsoft to make the upgrade process simpler for people with Qualified Lenovo PC running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1. Windows 10 users will have access to exclusive Lenovo apps including Lenovo Companion 3.0, Lenovo Settings, Lenovo REACHit and Cortana natural language and contextual search tool.
1030 IT Pro community website, Spiceworks, has seen penetration rates among its six-million-strong professional user base reach 3% (as of June 30th) up from 1.5% in April this year. Spiceworks' recent Windows 10 report found that 73% of IT pros across North America and Europe plan to upgrade to Windows 10 within the first two years, which bodes well for Microsoft.
1020 Check out all the recent surveys we've carried out ahead of the launch of Windows 10.
Two-thirds of our readers plan to upgrade to Windows 10 in 2015TechRadar readers are jumping on Windows 10 bandwagonTechRadar survey shows you don't want Windows 10 unless it's cheap
And there's still time to vote in our currently running survey:
Do you plan to buy a new computer (laptop, desktop, tablet) to run Windows 10?0900 Morning everyone. It's nearly 2100 on Chatham Island on the other side of the world, near New Zealand as they're just about to reach the 29th. The estimated two million eligible PCs in New Zealand are likely to be the first one to receive Windows 10 for free. Ahead of everyone else.
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