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You Might Actually Be Able to Upgrade Your 'Incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 for Free. Here's How

It's official -- four years after releasing Windows 11, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025 (though it ...
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Windows 10 support ends: Upgrade to Windows 11 safely

With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 this October, many people are racing to upgrade. Catherine, a longtime HP desktop user, shared her concerns with us: "I need to purchase a new/updated ...
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You can upgrade to an SSD without reinstalling or losing files

Upgrading to a new SSD usually means one of two things: either spend hours reinstalling Windows and all your programs, or clone your existing drive and be done in 30 minutes. If you've been putting ...
Houston Chronicle

Microsoft urges Windows 10 users to upgrade before Oct. 14, or risk losing data

The clock is ticking for Windows 10 and Microsoft is reminding PC users to upgrade before they lose files, email and other personal data, according to notification on the Microsoft website. The ...
PC Magazine

3 Ways to Upgrade to Windows 11 for Free (And 1 Option for Incompatible PCs)

Since Microsoft is due to end formal support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, now is a good time to consider upgrading to Windows 11. If your Windows 10 computer meets all ...
Computerworld

7 reasons to clean install (not upgrade) Windows 11

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and more. With the Windows 10 end of support date arriving on October 14, ...
The Verge

Lexar’s new SSD sticks to your iPhone and can survive nearly a 10-foot drop

The MagSafe-compatible ES5 SSD unlocks 4K/60fps Apple ProRes recording with write speeds of up to 2000MB/s. The MagSafe-compatible ES5 SSD unlocks 4K/60fps Apple ProRes recording with write speeds of ...
Mashable

Don’t replace your old computer — revive your PC with this $10 OS upgrade

The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Your PC ...
TweakTown

Phison CEO says 'severe' NAND flash shortages and unprecedented SSD demand could last 10 years

TL;DR: NAND flash storage faces a severe shortage expected to last a decade due to rising AI data center demand and a shift from HDDs to SSDs. Phison's CEO highlights increasing SSD adoption, higher ...
PC World

My laptop runs just fine. Microsoft won’t let me upgrade to Windows 11

This year my laptop turns six–a relatively young age in the grand scheme of things. Sure, it’s gotten slower and the battery life has taken a hit, but since I don’t use it for advanced video editing ...
PC World

Microsoft kills two more ways to install Windows 11 with local accounts

Microsoft is tightening the reins on new installations of Windows 11 with stricter Microsoft account requirements. As participants in the Windows Insider Program have ...