On October 14, Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 10. Here's how to keep your PC alive when Microsoft stops releasing ...

To password protect a folder in Windows 10, you'll need to open the folder's "Properties" menu.

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In today's digital world, the ability to have a seamless workflow between devices is crucial. The aka.ms/linkpc created by ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025.Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check.It's possible to bypass this and install Windows ...

Quantum computers could one day crack the encryption protecting your most sensitive data. Here's how VPNs are adapting.

When an antivirus program sounds the alarm, it always triggers a moment of shock in the user. But the warning is not always ...

Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's why and what to do if your old PC doesn't have one.

Use your Windows 11 USB port to build a retro gaming arcade, create a portable troubleshooting toolkit, assemble a mini ...

Windows 11 version 23H2 stops receiving security updates on November 11, 2025. If you're running this version (released in October 2023), your PC will no longer get monthly patches that protect ...