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.

If a Windows upgrade has ever gone sideways on you, you know how vague and unhelpful the error messages can be. Here are my go-to troubleshooting tricks when that happens.

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 ...

Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's why and what to do if your old PC doesn't have one.

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 ...

The end of life (EoL) for Windows 10 is scheduled for October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will discontinue ...

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 ...

The latest version of Windows 11 merely catches everyone up with interim features from the past year and extends its support ...

Windows 11’s AI upgrade brings Copilot voice wake word, Vision worldwide, on-device Actions for files, Microsoft/Google ...

Best Buy is holding a sale on Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, with discounts up to $700 off. This is great timing, as Microsoft is ...