Microsoft no longer supports Windows 8.1. If you're still running it on your PC, you're long overdue for an upgrade. Lance is an experienced writer who tries to unravel the mysteries of personal tech.

While rumors about Windows 12 are circulating the internet, as of October 2025, Windows 10 still accounts for 64% of the market share, making it the most popular and still widely used operating system ...

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Support for Windows 10 ends today, but that doesn’t have to be the final curtain for the operating system. With Extended Security Updates, you can keep receiving support for up to 10 PCs for one year ...