Microsoft said my PC can't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how

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 ...
PC World

The simple way I fix Windows device problems, no panic needed

If I ever encounter device issues in Windows, say to my keyboard, printer, Bluetooth, USB, or audio playback I use the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) which can run diagnostic packs to ...
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Why Florida Cannot Stop Its Exploding Python Problem

Released into the wild decades ago, Florida’s giant pythons have multiplied into an unstoppable force, devouring native wildlife and collapsing fragile ecosystems. Iran hits back after Trump's threat ...
PC Gamer

Google and Qualcomm are prepping 'desktop' Android to enable 'mobile and PC' in one device, but should Windows and x86 be afraid?

So, Google and Qualcomm are bigging up what's basically a desktop version of the former's Android OS for smartphones (via 9to5Google). The idea, apparently, is to fuse "mobile and PC" into a single ...
SpaceNews

EchoStar’s $23 billion spectrum sale clears path for direct-to-device constellation

TAMPA, Fla. — EchoStar’s proposed direct-to-device (D2D) satellite network got a major boost Aug. 26 with plans to sell $23 billion of spectrum to AT&T, closing the book on its bid to operate as a ...
GameSpot

How Path Of Exile 2's Huge Third Edict Update Looks To Deal With "Every Problem" Upsetting Fans

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Eight months after releasing in early access, Path of Exile 2 is set to receive its biggest update yet, one that not only adds a heap of new content ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 Update Reportedly Causing SSD Issues During Large File Transfers

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 security update is triggering SSD failures during heavy data transfers, according to some reports. The issue came to attention late last week when an X (formerly Twitter) ...
GamesIndustry

Microsoft abruptly stops selling and renting movies and TV shows on Xbox and Windows devices

As of July 18, Microsoft has stopped selling and renting TV shows and movies on both Xbox and Windows devices. An update to both the Xbox and Windows websites confirms "Microsoft has stopped selling ...
WGAL

Ring users report device access issue linked to incorrect login dates

INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE HAS MORE. SO THIS ISSUE WITH THE RING CAMERA SYSTEMS DATES BACK TO MAY 28TH OF THIS YEAR. A RING USER NOTICED THAT HER RING DEVICES HAD BEEN ACCESSED BY UNFAMILIAR DEVICES.
Ars Technica

Office problems on Windows 10? Microsoft’s response will soon be “upgrade to 11.”

Microsoft’s advertised end-of-support date for Windows 10 is October 14, 2025. But in reality, the company will gradually wind down support for the enduring popular operating system over the next ...
Computerworld

As Windows 10 end-of-support looms, IT faces a painful choice

The decision is being forced, because Microsoft says that it will not add new capabilities or provide security patches for Windows 10 for corporate customers after October 14, 2025 — unless they ...