Alternatively, you can manually upgrade to Windows 10 using Microsoft's free media creation tool. But what if you're a little skittish about upgrading to Windows 10 on your own?

If you're not ready to part with your Windows 10 PC, there's a way to get another year of security updates without paying the $30 fee.

Get the Help App First, let's check out the built-in help app for Windows. To rev this up in Windows 10 or 11, type the word help in the search field and then click the search result for Get Help.