Windows 11 has been available for some time as an update on compatible Windows 10 systems, so your next step should be to check whether it's already available on your PC. In Windows 10, go to Settings ...

Update, April 15, 2025: This story, originally published April 13, has now been updated with detailed instructions on how to restore the controversial Windows “inetpub” folder if it had already been ...

Windows 10 has been one of the best and most stable versions of the operating system from Microsoft, and it is no wonder that many users have waited to update to the new Windows 11. Despite its ...

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Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...

Use these tips to speed up your Windows 11 PC—no matter its age or hardware—while keeping its look and full functionality intact. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, ...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 update is failing at 35% on some PCs, releases a fix, and publishes a workaround.

Key takeaways from Microsoft's second Secure Boot AMA. Learn how the June 24 KEK expiration impacts Windows 11 PCs and what ...

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Windows will now tell you if Secure Boot is working properly. The new status indicates whether you have the latest Secure Boot updates. The April Windows update also patches a whopping 164 security ...