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 ...

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

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

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

Defender will continue to provide security even for unsupported Windows 10 PCs. But Microsoft still wants you to move to Windows 11.

The Windows 11 Media Creation Tool isn’t working on Windows 10? Here’s how you can still upgrade easily without waiting for Microsoft’s fix.

For users who aren’t ready-or able-to upgrade to Windows 11, there’s a way to stay protected for one more year: Windows 10 Extended Security Updates ...

Windows 10’s end of support date finally lands today. Microsoft is making sure the still-large number of active Windows 10 ...

Reading the news about Windows 10's imminent demise on your Windows 10 PC? You might be wondering what will happen to your dear machine from October 14, 2025. The good news is, you don't have to kiss ...

Microsoft has confirmed that the latest version of the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool (MCT) is malfunctioning on devices ...

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 ...

Microsoft is ending support for most Windows 10 users tomorrow. After Oct. 14, PCs running Windows 10 will stop receiving security updates, leaving these machines vulnerable. You can enroll your PC in ...