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Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 countries in the EEA ...

It's crunch time, folks. There is now only two weeks to go before Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 10, meaning from October 14, the decade old OS will no longer be updated with important security ...

Luckily, there are some things you can do to remain secure on Windows 10 beyond its end of support date. Mainly, you can enroll your PC into Microsoft's "Extended Security Updates" (ESU) program, ...

Every Windows PC usually starts from the built-in hard drive, as the term “Windows PC” implies. This is because the Microsoft operating system is not anchored in or with the hardware, but is installed ...

Although the support of Windows 10 is coming to an end, it doesn't mean you have to decommission your PC. Here are some options to consider.

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Research firm Canalys notes the 'stagnant demand' from US consumers, suggesting few are worried about Windows 10 losing official support next month. When he's not battling bugs and robots in ...

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