At this point, your computer will exit Windows and enter the OS installer, which could take some time. It'll restart a few ...

When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. And although you have a variety of options, the simplest solution is to ...

Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14. Microsoft will start prioritizing Windows 11 and halt updates to Windows 10. While the most current version of Windows has been available for several years, plenty ...

Microsoft will no longer be offering free security updates for Windows 10. If you're not ready to upgrade to Windows 11, here ...

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 ...

The Windows 10 update cliff is coming in October 2025. We’ve explained why that’s a big deal, and we have a comprehensive guide to updating to Windows 11 (recently updated to account for changes in ...

Don’t believe all the misleading hype. Your dated old work PC might still have some life in it yet. Windows 10 has less than a year left before it hits its end of support deadline. Starting in October ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...