ZDNET's key takeaways Millions of computers globally are still running Windows 10.Attackers are ready, willing, and able to exploit unpatched PCs.Signing up for extended security updates is a crucial ...

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely.

Windows users are, understandably, given the size of the operating system market share, a prime target for attackers of all kinds, from nation-state espionage actors to hackers and scammers. Windows ...

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...

ESU on sale now — if you need it. Republished on October 16 with Microsoft’s bold new AI update and a reminder from the U.S. government that you must secure ongoing Windows updates. If Microsoft’s ...

Microsoft has rolled out the initial build of this year's annual update for Windows 11, known as 25H2. Now available for Windows insiders, the 2025 version should install and run without too many ...

Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows 11 25H2, also known as Windows 11 2025 Update. Windows 11 25H2 is a minor update, and it shares the same platform release as Windows 11 ...

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Windows 11 is having its worst year yet, with nonstop bugs, broken updates, and unwanted features pushing users to the ...

If you are using Windows 10, you should be aware that support for this operating system officially ended on October 14, 2025. This means Microsoft has already stopped providing essential security ...

Microsoft plans to end support for several products in 2026, and the list of those products also includes Windows 11 24H2.