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.

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Still running Windows 10 on your PC? Did you know that as of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" ...

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 ...

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ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10.Defender will receive regular security updates ...