Windows 11 has been available for some time as an update on compatible Windows 10 systems, so your next step should be to check whether it's already available on your PC. In Windows 10, go to Settings ...

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...

Windows 10 has been one of the best and most stable versions of the operating system from Microsoft, and it is no wonder that many users have waited to update to the new Windows 11. Despite its ...

Use these tips to speed up your Windows 11 PC—no matter its age or hardware—while keeping its look and full functionality intact. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, ...

One of the major problems with Windows is the inconsistent update cycle. You will never know when your device restarts after an update. This can happen during work ...

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Windows will now tell you if Secure Boot is working properly. The new status indicates whether you have the latest Secure Boot updates. The April Windows update also patches a whopping 164 security ...

Update, April 15, 2025: This story, originally published April 13, has now been updated with detailed instructions on how to restore the controversial Windows “inetpub” folder if it had already been ...

Windows 11 June 2026 Update is causing boot failures (BSODs or BitLocker Recovery) on some PCs, and breasks OneDrive in File ...

Opps, they did it again. Microsoft released an update to Windows 11 last week that caused significant problems for some users, such as failed shutdowns, login problems, and systems getting stuck ...

The Windows Start menu is getting its first major redesign since 2021 and will be rolled out to everyone with the November 11 Patch Tuesday update. The Start menu is now scrollable, so you can move ...