The next version of the Windows 11 operating system is imminent, with rollout expected to begin in a matter of days. Final ...

You can update Windows 11 automatically or manually. I recommend that you keep automatic updates on (the default setting with Windows) so you won't have to remember to regularly check for updates.

Not sure whether your current device is compatible with Windows 11? There are a few ways to check. The simplest is to go to ...

Windows 10 has been the go-to OS for many users across the globe and was the most-used browser for a long time. However, it ...

When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. And although you have a variety of options, the simplest solution is to ...

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) lets PCs get security patches until October 13, 2026, since main support ends ...

Microsoft no longer supports Windows 8.1. If you're still running it on your PC, you're long overdue for an upgrade. Lance is an experienced writer who tries to unravel the mysteries of personal tech.

If you've encountered a problem with a Windows upgrade, you know how maddeningly unhelpful Windows error messages can be. These are my favorite troubleshooting tricks.

The annual Windows update doesn’t add a plethora of new capabilities, but it catches everyone up with interim features from ...

Microsoft's plan to halt updates for its Windows 10 operating system in mid-October has raised hackles among campaign groups ...

Not so long ago, IT admins would scorn the use of an in-place upgrade for Windows hardware. But you don't have to do everything from scratch now. For many years, performing an in-place upgrade was ...