Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely.

Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows 10 support last October. The software, which debuted in 2015, is no longer getting security updates, making it technically less safe to use.

There are over 500 million people globally who use Microsoft Windows 10 on their computer. And now, Microsoft has ended automatic, free updates for that operating system starting Tuesday, Oct. 14. It ...

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Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's end of Windows 10 support, Windows 11 adoption has not accelerated as expected, with Dell reporting a slower upgrade pace and a flat PC market outlook for 2026. High hardware costs ...

Windows 10’s end of support date finally lands today. Microsoft is making sure the still-large number of active Windows 10 users are aware of their options to keep their PC secure. Last month, the ...

With Microsoft poised to pull the plug on Windows 10 in a matter of days, millions of laptop and desktop PC owners find themselves at a crossroads. Sticking with Windows 10 after October 14 will put ...

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