When Windows Update refuses to cooperate, here are three basic troubleshooting steps to take in Windows 10 or 11 to get things back on track. Like it or not, those who use Windows Update to obtain and ...

Q: I'm hearing that Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 10 later this year. What does that mean for my current Windows 10 PC, and what are my options? If that all sounds too complicated, ...

Plan for a Windows 10/11 reinstall by following these steps Your email has been sent Every operating system has a finite shelf life, especially when hardware failures are involved. Learn how to plan ...

Searching for the best way to secure Windows 10? Here are eight expert tips. A guy walks into a bar full of nerds and says, "how do I secure my Windows 10 PC?" and the nerds reply, "install Linux." ...

How to Find Windows 10 Product Key in 3 Ways Your email has been sent Have you lost your Windows 10 product key? You can find it listed in the operating system with a little know-how and a few simple ...

It’s now been four years since Windows 11’s release and Microsoft is tired of waiting for users to switch over. As of September 2025, Windows 11 and Windows 10 are still neck and neck when it comes to ...

If you have read my Windows 11 coverage over the past year or so, including my review of the OS, you probably know that there are many things I like about the OS along with some that I don't. However, ...

Even Zune-clutching Windows loyalists have to admit that Mac owners have it pretty great—at least, they do now. Apple hasn’t charged for macOS, nor macOS updates, for years. Of course, you need to buy ...

Note: This article was originally posted on December 1st, 2019, but has since been updated to reflect the current version of Windows 10 and new steps that should be taken to prevent problems with the ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), one of the best reasons to run Windows 11, is now available to Windows 10 users, in the latest version and with all its features. WSL dropped its “preview” label ...

Windows 10 reaches end of life on October 14, 2025, and my perfectly good second computer can't upgrade to Windows 11. Instead of paying $30 to get a year of security updates, I'll keep it secure ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...