Update, Jan. 27, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 26, has been updated to expand upon the security dangers ahead for Windows 10 users who don’t take the free upgrade to Windows 11 on offer ...

Now that Microsoft has officially ended Windows 10 support, upgrading to Windows 11 simply makes sense. And trust me—once you ...

Wylie Wong is a freelance journalist who specializes in business, technology and sports. He is a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. When Grow America began upgrading its ...

It’s time to get on board with Windows 11. Four years after launching its current operating system, Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Though Microsoft has quietly given ...

(The October 2025 deadline does not apply to devices enrolled in the Windows Enterprise long-term servicing channel (LTSC). Mainstream support for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 devices ends on Jan.

In my three-plus decades of watching Microsoft, I've seen the company do some truly dumb things. The transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 deserves a spot at the top of the list. What's most ...

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

A default installation of Windows 11 includes dozens of Microsoft apps. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones should you uninstall? This is my expert advice.

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and more. With the Windows 10 end of support date arriving on October 14, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s time to get on board with Windows 11. Four years after launching its current operating system, ...