Windows 10 support has ended, but here's how to get an extra year for free

Best Buy is holding a sale on Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, with discounts up to $700 off. This is great timing, as Microsoft is ...

10 open-source Windows apps I can't live without - and they're all free

AutoHotKey can be installed and used for free on Windows. If you want to use AI but don't like the idea of a third party using your queries or data to train their LLMs, consider the open-source Ollama ...
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You Might Actually Be Able to Upgrade Your 'Incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 for Free. Here's How

If Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11, a bit of work under the hood ...
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Even 'Incompatible' Windows 10 PCs Can Get Windows 11 for Free. Here's How

Your Windows 10 laptop or desktop might not meet the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11, but you can still do it, and ...

Windows 10 Support Ends on October 14: Here's How to Receive Extended Updates for Free

Microsoft announced the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme last year, and it allows users to continue to ...
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How to clear your Windows 11 PC cache (and what happens if you don't)

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If your computer desktop looks a little chaotic and you're noticing some performance slowdown, it might be time to do a cleanup. The best way to ...

Windows 10 reaches end of life in 2025 — and upgrading to Windows 11 is easier than you think

As support for Windows 10 comes to an end, you can now upgrade to Windows 11 version 25H2 through Windows Update or using the Installation Assistant.
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What to Do Before Microsoft Cuts Off Support for Windows 10 on Tuesday

Microsoft is ending support for most Windows 10 users tomorrow. After Oct. 14, PCs running Windows 10 will stop receiving security updates, leaving these machines vulnerable. You can enroll your PC in ...