This only affects PCs not enrolled for Windows 10 extended security updates (ESU). If that’s you and your PC is eligible for ...

If you've been dragging your feet on an OS upgrade, there are a few ways to switch for free.

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...

It's unclear how many Windows 10 users took advantage of Microsoft's extended support program, and how many PCs are a security nightmare waiting to happen.

During the PC maker's latest earnings call, COO Jeffrey Clarke said there are around 500 million Windows machines in the wild that are too old to ...

Microsoft has just released its final Patch Tuesday for 2025. 56 vulnerabilities fixed, of which three are classed as ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...

It's official: Windows 10 is dead. Although it had a decent run as far as operating systems go (10 years; it came out in 2015) continued use is inadvisable. A system not receiving security updates ...

Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 10 KB5072653 out-of-band update to resolve ongoing issues with installing the November extended security updates. Windows 10 reached the end of support on ...

Cyber Monday is long gone, but some deals from the event are still sticking around strong. Those looking to improve their overall OS experience with better features and an enhanced UI should consider ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. When Windows decides that it isn't interested in completing an upgrade, it can be maddeningly unhelpful ...

Preserving not just updates, but also lots of the now-deleted optional extras Legacy Update was already extremely useful if ...