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 ...

You can check for updates on Windows 10 by going to your "Update & Security" menu. If an update is available, it'll begin ...

Windows 10 has reached end of life. But you can upgrade unsupported PCs to Windows 11 by bypassing TPM and RAM checks without ...

Want Windows 11 but have an unsupported computer? Here's how to install Windows 11 even if your PC doesn't meet the minimum ...

You've known it for a while: Microsoft has determined that it's moving Windows 10 to "end of life" status starting on October 14. That means while Windows 10 PCs will continue to work after that date, ...

You don’t have to abandon your trusty old computer just yet. We show you how to extend the life of your Windows 10 machine. Chris Hoffman is the author of Windows Intelligence, an email newsletter ...

If you still use Windows 10, you need to take action to ensure your PC still receives critical security updates.

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and ...