Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Here’s precisely how you can do it and join the surge in ...

Microsoft said my PC can't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how ...

Update, Jan. 27, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 26, has been updated to expand upon the security dangers ahead for Windows 10 users who don’t take the free upgrade to Windows 11 on offer ...

However, Windows 11 is not always an easy upgrade—especially if your PC is more than five years old. Microsoft's stringent hardware requirements mean a number of ...

So, what can you do if you want Windows 11 but keep hitting these roadblocks? The answer is Rufus. This free tool simplifies the process. With Rufus, you can bypass ...

Firstly, the good news: If you have Windows 10 installed on your PC, you can upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 (the latest version of Windows 11) free of charge. This makes sense, as support for Windows 10 ...

Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro: How to decide which edition to upgrade your PC to ...

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It's a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...