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.

A lightweight free utility gives Windows users an easy way to review and control system-level privacy settings without digging into the registry.

Windows These are the last few Windows 10 zero-day security updates you'll see without signing up to extended coverage Windows Rufus is a free tool that gets rid of most of Windows 11's installation ...

Score another win for EU consumers. On Wednesday, Microsoft backtracked on the strings it had attached to Windows 10's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. However, it only did so in the European ...

Ripple effect: Windows 10 will reach end-of-life status in less than a month, despite its enduring popularity. Microsoft's temporary program to extend security updates for the operating system ...

In this article, we have covered some best free mic testing software and online tools for Windows 11/10. Sometimes, we do not receive any input from our microphone while recording audio or video. This ...

CR says that Windows 10's end of support will strand millions of PC owners. It calls Microsoft's actions "hypocritical" and cites national security concerns. CR also calls for continued free security ...

Windows 10 is officially unsupported starting next month… sort of. Perhaps seeing the writing on the wall (which it wrote itself), Microsoft has given Windows 10 holdouts an extra year of security ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions for securing human and machine identities through centralized authorization, today announced the release ...

In this article, we will discuss the possible solutions for Windows Server Activation Error 0xc004f069. Windows displays the error code 0xc004f069 when you try to ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Microsoft's extended security updates (ESU) for Windows 10 will be absolutely free for users in the European Economic ...

Whether you're trying to eke out a few more years on an aging PC or have been dragging your feet on a Windows 11 upgrade, there are a few ways to switch without paying for it. Click the Accept and ...