Microsoft has confirmed that it is letting every user on a Windows 11 and 10 PC download and install Windows 11 25H2 with one ...

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If Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11, a bit of work under the hood could make it happen anyway.

Here's how to check whether Secure Boot is enabled on Windows 11 and Windows 10, so that you can launch Battlefield 6: Select ...

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 ...

Microsoft is gradually rolling out Windows 11 25H2. You can wait for the update to arrive, or manually install it. The 2025 version tightens security and tweaks ...

After years of relying on third-party tools, Windows is preparing to bring video wallpapers back as a built-in feature in Windows 11. Personally, I’ve always loved the idea of video wallpapers, so ...

The era of Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14. After more than a decade, Microsoft is prioritizing updates for the most current OS, Windows 11, and stopping security updates for Windows 10. If ...

A new feature spotted within one of the latest Windows 11 preview builds allows you to upload video files as a wallpaper. Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on ...

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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 countries in the EEA ...