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

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 ...

Windows 11 25H2 (2025's update) is now available to all eligible devices — grab it to stay up to date. Biggest change: removal of some legacy features; otherwise, the update is minor and unexciting.

Microsoft ’s official support for Windows 10 may have ended on October 14, but you don’t need to panic if you haven’t yet ...

You can choose to upgrade to Windows 11 for free if your computer is compatible. You can buy a new PC that already has ...

Microsoft wants Copilot to control your PC and actually get work done with just voice. And with Copilot Actions, the AI agent ...

Microsoft has officially opened the gates for all eligible Windows 10 and Windows 11 users to upgrade to the new Windows 11 ...

Windows 11 KB5070773 is rolling out as an out-of-band update to address a broken Windows Recovery Environment caused by ...

If Microsoft wants Windows to remain the home for PC gaming, it needs to update FSE, and soon.

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories, including the end of Windows 10, Microsoft wanting you to talk to your PC, ...

After installing update KB5066835, USB keyboards and mice no longer work in Windows Recovery. Microsoft is working on a fix.