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 ...

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.

Look outside the Microsoft ecosystem and consider trying out alternative operating systems – platforms that continue to be ...

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 tomorrow. Here's everything you need to know if you can or can’t upgrade to Windows ...

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Support for Windows 10 officially ended on October 14. Here’s how to check if your PC supports Windows 11 and ways to upgrade ...

If you can't upgrade your PC to Windows 11, you should sign up for the Extended Security Updates program ASAP. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance ...

Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and ...

Support for Windows 10 PCs has ended. Yet online marketplaces are still selling models that don’t meet Microsoft’s ...

Microsoft will continue to provide security updates for Windows 10 through its ESU program, but signing up isn't always easy.

If you still use Windows 10, you need to take action to ensure your PC still receives critical security updates.

Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14 this week. Here's everything you need to know about how your PC is at risk, and ...