When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Officially, Windows 10 died last month, a little over a decade after its initial release. But the old operating system’s enduring popularity has prompted Microsoft to promise between one and three ...

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) is a paid subscription that provides security patches now that mainstream support of Windows 10 has ended. Free security updates and technical support are no ...

Windows 10 stops receiving updates after October 14, but Dell has a great Windows 11 PC with your name on it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

It’s official: Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10. Thankfully, there’s a free and easy way to get another year’s worth of Extended Security Updates (which will take you to ...

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...

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 ...

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10. If you do not take action, Windows 10 will no longer be secure to use on an internet-connected PC. You don't need to buy a new computer, however, ...

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 ...

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 ...

As of October 14, your Windows 10 PC has reached end of life (EOL.) Microsoft is ending mainstream support for Windows 10 after a decade on the market, and is encouraging all users to switch to ...

First of all, there is no need to panic about this date. Windows 10 will theoretically continue to run indefinitely, as Microsoft is not discontinuing the functionality of the operating system, there ...