Are you still using Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop? If so, you need to know this: As of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" phase. What that means is that while Windows ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 might take a little tinkering if Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements. While many Windows 11 holdouts are now finally making the switch, a ...

They’ve closed down these “windows” for the last time. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has reached the end of its usable life, prompting an outpouring of tributes from tech-heads ...

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10. If you do not take action, Windows 10 will no longer be secure to use on an internet-connected PC. You don't need to buy a new computer, however, ...

In context: Piracy has been a part of Windows history from the very beginning. Microsoft began taking the issue seriously with Windows XP, and Dave Plummer has now revealed that the first unauthorized ...

Microsoft announced this week the general availability of Windows Backup for Organizations, a new enterprise-grade backup tool that helps simplify backups and makes the transition to Windows 11 easier ...

Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has ...

Today is a big day for Windows 11 users, as Microsoft has finally started rolling out this year's Windows 11 feature update. Version 25H2, announced a couple of months ago, is now publicly available ...

Microsoft is launching a new Windows AI Labs program. It offers early access to AI features, starting with Paint. The program is available only to select users via an invite in Paint. Those of you who ...

Microsoft Paint is the first app to get new experimental AI features. Microsoft Paint is the first app to get new experimental AI features. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...

As the support of Windows 10 comes to an end on October 14, 2025, it's now the time to sign up for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to continue getting critical security updates after 2025.

It’s clear that some users remain hesitant to upgrade to Windows 11, even with Windows 10’s end-of-life slated for October 14, 2025. This reluctance may be partly due to design flaws in Windows 11 and ...