Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 earlier this month.Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check.It's possible to bypass this and install ...

7 Windows 11 apps I install first on every laptop and desktop PC I review

From 7-Zip to Everything, these are the (free!) apps I install first on every Windows laptop and desktop I review because ...
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Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Microsoft will no longer be offering free security updates for Windows 10. If you're not ready to upgrade to Windows 11, here ...
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“Update and shut down” no longer restarts PC, as Windows 11 25H2 patch addresses a decades-old bug

Starting with Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 (or 26100.7019 on 24H2) and newer, “Update and shut down" will shut down, not reboot.
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Data Doctors: Is my old Windows 10 computer useless now?

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 ...

Still on Windows 10? Here's what Microsoft Defender can and can't do for you

Defender will continue to provide security even for unsupported Windows 10 PCs. But Microsoft still wants you to move to Windows 11.
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Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 earlier this month. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and ...