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Support for the OS ends on Oct. 14, and not all PCs can be upgraded to Windows 11 When support for Windows 10 ends, many PC users will have a big decision to make. By Nicholas De Leon Time may be ...

Although Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 on October 14th, you can still keep using Windows 10 on your PC with extended support. At least, that’s how it goes on paper. The problem is ...

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide ...

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Geek Note: Last week, I brought you Part One of a two-part issue on good and poor Password Practices. It was my ...

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...

With Windows 10 no longer receiving support, it has become an easy target for hackers. That doesn't mean you have to upgrade immediately—here's how to protect yourself from attacks. When the IBM PC ...

Think about it this way: there’s no good time for your refrigerator to conk out. But if it does, the best time is right before a big sale. PC Health Check itself is a rather useless application, but ...

It’s official: Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10. Thankfully, there’s a free and easy way to get another year’s worth of Extended Security Updates (which will take you to ...

Time may be running out for your Windows 10 computer. After Oct. 14, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for the operating system. First, you need to find out where you stand. The ...