Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. It’s time to buy a new PC, Microsoft has just warned 200 million ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Following Microsoft’s surprising u-turn on Windows 10 support, with ...

The era of Windows 10 is officially over, and Windows 11 has taken over. Microsoft ended support for their former OS in October, although it will still offer security updates for one more year. Plenty ...

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 ...

Microsoft has issued an urgent warning to hundreds of millions of Windows 10 users, emphasizing the need to update their devices ahead of the operating system’s end-of-support deadline. This cessation ...

After more than a decade of service, Windows 10, once pitched as the last monolithic version of Windows ever, is just hours away from officially reaching end of life (EOL) status, which Consumer ...

Hundreds of readers have completed upgrades using ZDNET's help. In general, they report the upgrade is easy, with few issues. For those who had problems, there were typically simple fixes. Microsoft's ...

Microsoft has released the KB5065429 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, with fourteen fixes or changes, including fixes for unexpected UAC prompts and severe lag and stuttering ...

October marks the final official Patch Tuesday for Windows 10. This month's update included a record 173 security fixes. All the new and improved features were reserved for Windows 11. Microsoft has ...

Facepalm: Mainstream support for Windows 10 has officially ended, but users can still receive free security updates for one more year. However, some installations will now require a critical servicing ...