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 ...

Effective Oct. 14, Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10, but there are three ways to extend critical security updates and ...

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

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

Since Windows 10 is officially retired, here is what you should do with your older PC that can’t run Windows 11.

Look outside the Microsoft ecosystem and consider trying out alternative operating systems – platforms that continue to be ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 might take a little tinkering if Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements.

Microsoft has confirmed that it is letting every user on a Windows 11 and 10 PC download and install Windows 11 25H2 with one ...

Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and ...