David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

In context: Tech-savvy PC gamers typically have a solid understanding of their hardware and how it performs. However, Microsoft may soon offer additional support for more casual users still working to ...

This new section will include a FAQ area to answer common questions about the Windows version, GPU capabilities, and RAM capacity. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

Microsoft Corp.’s release last week of details on the Family Pack and Anytime Upgrade licenses for Windows 7 were, by the softmaker’s standards, downright minimalist. That left many potential buyers ...

The option to sign up for an ESU subscription is available to any PC running Windows 10, version 22H2, Home, Professional, Pro Education, and Workstation editions, with the latest update installed.

Every time I read a complaint from someone who's exasperated about something they encountered in Windows 11, I just shake my head and say, I tried to warn you. Two years ago, I wrote "Here's why ...

Microsoft has many reasons for encouraging an upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, and beyond the financials, most of these revolve around security. In a world where cyber threats are increasingly ...

Microsoft doesn't sit still for many years between major OS versions, and Windows 11 is already approaching its fifth year of existence. Here's what Windows 12 might look like, based on leaked code, ...

That Windows 10 support is coming to an end is no secret, but did you know that security updates for some Windows 11 users will also end in just three months? An official August 11 announcement from ...

The last piece of the Windows 10 support puzzle is in place. Well, almost. In a blog post today, Microsoft's Jason Leznek, principal product manager for Windows servicing and delivery, announced that ...

Microsoft announced that Windows 11 installs reaching the end of support next month, on October 8, will be force-upgraded to Windows 11 23H2. The announcement applies to Windows 11 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro ...