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 ...

On October 14, Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 10. Here's how to keep your PC alive when Microsoft stops releasing ...

Your Windows 10 laptop or desktop might not meet the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11, but you can still do it, and ...

On Windows 10, you can use the Reset this PC feature to secure-erase the computer if you plan to decommission it after ...

Windows 10 has been one of the best and most stable versions of the operating system from Microsoft, and it is no wonder that ...

Best Buy is holding a sale on Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, with discounts up to $700 off. This is great timing, as Microsoft is ...

Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and there’s now a surge in Windows 11 upgrades taking place. There is one check you ...

Look outside the Microsoft ecosystem and consider trying out alternative operating systems – platforms that continue to be ...

Now that Microsoft has officially discontinued Windows 10, here's how you can check if your PC is eligible for free Windows ...

Defender will continue to provide security even for unsupported Windows 10 PCs. But Microsoft still wants you to move to Windows 11.

Best Buy is holding a sale on Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, with discounts up to $700 off. This is great timing, as Microsoft is ...

The best way to stay safe from potential bugs or security threats that could arise on out of date Windows 11 software is to ...