Update, Jan. 27, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 26, has been updated to expand upon the security dangers ahead for Windows 10 users who don’t take the free upgrade to Windows 11 on offer ...

Are you scratching your head and thinking, "Is Windows 11 really better than Windows 10," or should you stick with what's familiar? I've wondered the same thing, especially since Microsoft plans to ...

Microsoft has many reasons for encouraging an upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, and beyond the financials, most of these revolve around security. In a world where cyber threats are increasingly ...

Windows 10 has been one of the best and most stable versions of the operating system from Microsoft, and it is no wonder that many users have waited to update to the new Windows 11. Despite its ...

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TL;DR: Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro for just $14.97 (reg. $199) before Windows 10 support ends this year — These licenses are going fast! Microsoft has officially set the expiration date on ...

Handheld gaming PCs have had an operating system problem since day one. Windows 11 is simply not optimized well for handheld gaming PCs, leaving SteamOS as the preferred handheld operating system.

Ah, good old Rufus. Where would we be without you? Well, it seems the answer is a world with far fewer Windows 11 machines. October 14 is the last day Windows 10 users will get critical support from ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...

When Microsoft launched the AI-powered Windows Recall feature, people right away claimed that it could invade their privacy by taking periodic screenshots of their desktop activity. While it's ...

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