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 ...

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.

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Windows 11 version 23H2 stops receiving security updates on November 11, 2025. If you're running this version (released in October 2023), your PC will no longer get monthly patches that protect ...

Windows 10 computers will still run - but they will no longer receive crucial security, feature, or technical updates, leaving millions of users potentially exposed to cyber threats ...

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

The new Windows update boasts several benefits, including improved search capabilities, widget customisation for your lock ...

Windows 10 support ended. See the best free OS replacements like Linux Mint, Ubuntu, and Zorin OS to keep your PC secure, fast, and fully yours.

Support for Windows 10 officially ended on October 14. Here’s how to check if your PC supports Windows 11 and ways to upgrade ...

If you're looking to install Windows 11, which is free to anyone who has a legitimate version of Windows 10 installed on their PC, a computer must have a 64-bit processor, at least 4GB of memory (RAM) ...

As of 14 October, Windows 10 will become the source of major security concerns. From this date onwards, Microsoft will cease ...