A half-billion Windows 10 users are facing fresh security risks in the wake of Microsoft dropping its support for the operating system. But Google just announced a practical—and free—solution to keep ...

PCWorld highlights a Windows 10 user’s computer automatically upgraded to Windows 11 without consent while they were showering, despite previously declining the upgrade. This incident sparked ...

Cutting corners: When Windows users suddenly discover that their files have vanished from their desktops after interacting with OneDrive, the issue often stems from how Microsoft's cloud service ...

Editor's take: Microsoft is doubling down on its plan to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic AI" platform, and in the process seems determined to strip away the last bits of user agency left in the OS.

Microsoft's blog recently gave a firm warning: unsupported systems aren't just outdated, they're unprotected. That message targets anyone still using Windows 10, and it's serious. In Microsoft's ...

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...

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Windows 10 is no longer supported by Microsoft, but at the time of writing, over 40% of Windows devices still run the 10-year-old operating system (OS), according to StatsCounter. Its successor, ...

Score another win for EU consumers. On Wednesday, Microsoft backtracked on the strings it had attached to Windows 10's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. However, it only did so in the European ...

We've known for a while that Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 in 2025. The specifics of this grand finale have changed over time, including Microsoft introducing another year of security ...

Time may be running out for your Windows 10 computer. After Oct. 14, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for the operating system. First, you need to find out where you stand. The ...