Microsoft ended support for its older OS on Oct. 14, but there are three ways to extend critical security updates and remain on Windows 10 for another year. Two options are free. Don't miss out on our ...

First of all, there is no need to panic about this date. Windows 10 will theoretically continue to run indefinitely, as Microsoft is not discontinuing the functionality of the operating system, there ...

Microsoft has removed a compatibility hold that prevented devices with integrated cameras from installing Windows 11 24H2 due to a face detection bug causing app freezes. The issues were triggered ...

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.

What good is an update if it doesn’t actually add anything new? That’s the question I’m left asking about Microsoft’s Windows 11 2025 update (AKA Windows 11 25H2), which the company will begin pushing ...

Valve’s Steam client is pretty widely compatible with all kinds of newer and older operating systems—that’s what you do when you want as many people as possible spending their money in your store. But ...

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If you can't upgrade your PC to Windows 11, you should sign up for the Extended Security Updates program ASAP. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance ...

Ever since version 24H2 of Windows 11 was rolled out to the public last autumn, there have been persistent problems with some webcams, which, among other things, made it difficult to use facial ...

Still, Microsoft could take steps to harden these Windows components against abuse, like blocking suspicious invocation, only allowing it for certain PIDs, or restricting the possible parameters.

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