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.

Microsoft ended support for its older OS on Oct. 14, but there are three ways to extend critical security updates and remain ...

Microsoft’s offer of a free upgrade to Windows 10 for users that are running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 comes to an end Friday. The offer applies to Home and Pro users -- Windows 10 Enterprise isn’t ...

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 ...

Q: Should I upgrade to Windows 10 before the free upgrade period expires or just stick with what I have? The Windows 10 free upgrade period isn’t set to expire until July 29, 2016, so you have a ...

Windows 10 users have a little over a month till Microsoft pulls the plug on the operating system on October 14, 2025. A public interest group (PIRG) petitioned the company to reconsider its decision, ...