TL;DR: Microsoft ended security updates for Windows 10 in October, leaving around 1 billion PCs at increased risk. While 500 million devices can upgrade to Windows 11, many delay due to strict ...

From October 14, 2025, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 10 with new features, troubleshooting aids, or security updates. That's because Microsoft follows a ten-year lifecycle support policy ...

What Happened: You know that handy “Advanced Paste” trick in Microsoft’s PowerToys? Well, it’s getting a massive brain upgrade that doesn’t need the ...

Windows users are, understandably, given the size of the operating system market share, a prime target for attackers of all kinds, from nation-state espionage actors to hackers and scammers. Windows ...

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) is a paid subscription that provides security patches now that mainstream support of Windows 10 has ended. Free security updates and technical support are no ...

Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10. Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028. Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security patches. You probably ...

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All these fixes are explained below in detail. Now, check if the issue persists. 3] Check the issue in other applications Check if the issue occurs in other applications. Open any text editor software ...

You’ll have to upgrade to Windows 11 if you want the latest Microsoft 365 app improvements. You’ll have to upgrade to Windows 11 if you want the latest Microsoft ...

Businesses trying to extend the life of their Windows 10 devices can now begin appealing Microsoft for the privilege. Microsoft this week announced that the Windows 10 Extended Support Program (ESU) ...

As we edge closer to Windows 10's end-of-support on October 14, 2025, Microsoft is throwing its more stubborn users another bone. The company previously announced that, for the first time, consumers ...

A new ad for Windows 11, and by extension new Windows 11-powered laptops, has been posted to the official Windows YouTube channel. It’s called “Right side of risk.” Uh-oh. The 30-second spot once ...