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.

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

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

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

Not all users can upgrade to Windows 11 because of hardware requirements. Microsoft also released an official tool to test your computer hardware requirements for Windows 11. If your computer does not ...

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