Microsoft has gone on record to say that Windows 10 will be their final operating system. Whether or not they fall back on this declaration is yet to be seen; however, with no sight of a “Windows 11” on the horizon, it’s clear that 10 is here to stay for at least a few more years. This caveat does mean, however, that Microsoft has to rely on side revenue to keep the company afloat. In previous years they could release a new edition of Windows and ride off of the income. With this now out of the question, Microsoft has been experimenting with advertisements in… Read more

How Do Internet Browsers Make Money?

In a recent survey where we were to be limited to just one mobile app, the Internet browsers won first preference over others. These humble software applications are usually taken for granted despite their immense contribution in making the Internet come alive. Considering that they provide a free service, how do these browsers even make money? Typically, we assume “ad money,” but that is just one part of the overall revenue mix. Here we examine a few popular browsers and their unique approaches to revenue. Related: 4 of the Best Web Browsers for Linux 1. Mozilla Firefox It will not surprise anyone that Mozilla Foundation does… Read more