The January Patch Tuesday updates for Windows refresh the expiring certificates for Secure Boot, which protects your computer against bootkit malware.

To upgrade an existing Windows 10 PC that meets the hardware requirements for Windows 11, it doesn't cost anything. That's ...

Microsoft has reportedly removed the ability to activate Windows 11 and Windows 10 without an internet connection.

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From October 14, 2025, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 10 with new features, troubleshooting aids, or security updates. That's because Microsoft follows a ten-year lifecycle support policy ...

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 ...

The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. When you upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, you’ll ...

With Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, many users face a choice: upgrade to Windows 11 or risk using an OS that no longer receives vital security updates. If your ...

We’re flying back to Pennsylvania a week from Friday, but I’ve been thinking about my next smartphone(s) for months. As you may know, I reviewed the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL while ...

With the first Patch Tuesday following Windows 10’s end of support approaching next week, users who continue to run the operating system should enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to ...

TL;DR: Get Windows 11 Pro now for only $15 (reg. $199). Microsoft ended support for Windows 10, and any computer still running it is at risk. If you want to upgrade on a budget and protect your ...