Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and ...

If Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11, a bit of work under the hood could make it happen anyway.

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ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025.Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check.It's possible to bypass this and install Windows ...

Windows 11 version 23H2 stops receiving security updates on November 11, 2025. If you're running this version (released in October 2023), your PC will no longer get monthly patches that protect ...

When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. And although you have a variety of options, the simplest solution is to ...

You can check which version of Windows you have by using the Winver app, or by going into the Settings menu.

Buying a new computer requires both knowledge and research. Apart from knowing the best time to buy a new computer, or the most popular websites to potentially get it at the lowest price, you also ...

Microsoft released another preview build of Windows 11 this week, and someone has noticed an interesting addition to the system settings. There is now a FAQ section beneath the device specifications ...