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.

Now that Microsoft has officially discontinued Windows 10, here's how you can check if your PC is eligible for free Windows ...

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

Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's why and what to do if your old PC doesn't have one.

Millions of Windows 10 users are urged to take action before Microsoft ends support for the operating system. The tech giant ...

Unfortunately, over 40% of computers still running Windows 10 won’t be able to upgrade to Windows 11. If you are one of the ...

Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and there’s now a surge in Windows 11 upgrades taking place. There is one check you ...

Although support for Windows 10 will not end in October 2025 after all, Microsoft’s additional grace period extends its life ...

With Windows 10 reaching its end-of-life on October 14, users are advised to back up their data amid risks of data loss and increased cyber threats. At least 200 million PCs are unable to upgrade to ...

Windows 10 has been one of the best and most stable versions of the operating system from Microsoft, and it is no wonder that ...