Once Windows 10 security updates end on 14 October, users will have a couple of options if they can't upgrade to Windows 11. One is to extend your Windows 10 licence and then splash out on a new PC.

Once your data is backed up, perform a full reset of Windows 10. Go to Settings, then Update & Security, then Recovery, and choose Reset this PC. Next, select Remove everything and then choose to ...

Windows 10 support ends in October. Learn how to upgrade to Windows 11, move files, email, and programs safely, and avoid losing data.

These free, open-source tools will make your Windows PC more powerful and give you a serious productivity boost.

By default, Windows 11 hides all of the available options from its right-click menus. If you want to see each one of them, you need to click "Show more options." Some options, such as "Print" and ...

Passkeys offer a way of confirming you are who you say you are without remembering a long, complicated password, and in a manner that's resistant to common attacks on passwords like phishing and ...

Hopes for a strong PC market recovery in 2025 are fading fast. While the market had predicted a surge in sales driven by the end of Windows 10 support and the arrival of new AI-enabled PCs, the ...

A password manager can be an extremely useful thing to have in your digital armoury. It’s a piece of software that generates, collects and stores your passwords, then encrypts them behind a master ...

Windows 11 is hardly new anymore. Windows 10 support officially ends on Oct. 14 though, so you're going to want to make sure you're ready to use its predecessor. But when you switch to a new operating ...

It takes 10 minutes max, and you’ll avoid a huge headache if you ever forget your password or lose access to your 2FA methods.

Setting up recovery info is especially important if you use your Google account as a central spot for coordinating your life—not just digital accounts, but fundamental daily services like utilities ...

Expert tips for buying refurbished electronics reveal what to check before purchase, including warranty policies and seller reputation.