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.

Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and ...

When Windows decides that it isn't interested in completing an upgrade, it can be maddeningly unhelpful, spitting out error ...

Whether you're trying to eke out a few more years on an aging PC or have been dragging your feet on a Windows 11 upgrade, ...

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 tomorrow. Here's everything you need to know if you can or can’t upgrade to Windows ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025.Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check.It's possible to bypass this and install Windows ...

Enhance your old PC with a lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (reg. $199).

Look outside the Microsoft ecosystem and consider trying out alternative operating systems – platforms that continue to be ...

You can update Windows through the Settings app on your computer, although your PC probably downloads updates automatically.

The best way to stay safe from potential bugs or security threats that could arise on out of date Windows 11 software is to ...

Now that Microsoft has officially discontinued Windows 10, here's how you can check if your PC is eligible for free Windows ...

Microsoft's new agentic AI capabilities for Copilot mark a leap forward in its capabilities, but security questions remain top of mind.