Even Explorer’s right-click menu has become extremely cluttered since Microsoft split it into two parts in Windows 11, with power options nestled deep into sub-menus within the sub-menu. Ugh. Unlike ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Security risks are real: Using Windows 10 after October 15 exposes your devices to unpatched vulnerabilities and makes you a target for malware and hackers. Hardware can be a hurdle: While the Windows ...

When upgrading from Windows 10 to 11, most users focus on technicalquestions: ・Will my existing computer meet the increased hardware requirements? ・Will I find my way around the new interface? ・Are ...

There’s also another option: Extended Security Updates. This lets you keep Windows 10 safe for one more year. To enroll, go to Start Menu > Settings > Update & Security (scroll down to see it) > ...

First off, as a standard user—just your everyday PC gamer without any certificates suggesting you know about servers and stuff—Windows 10 support will cease on October 14, 2025. If you don't do ...

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet requirement during the setup process. In a new Windows 11 test build released today ...

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device 'that is not fully configured for use.' ...

This is important because: Microsoft is closing the side doors to offline setup. As familiar workarounds disappear, most people are guided toward a Microsoft account on day one, which narrows choice ...

Microsoft really does not want you to use Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account or internet, and the latest builds go the extra mile to block possible bypass methods.

Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. is a senior editor and ...

A prominent US senator has called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Microsoft for “gross cybersecurity negligence,” citing the company’s continued use of an obsolete and vulnerable form ...