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Hackers Are Targeting Windows 10 Users. Make Sure to Do This One Thing to Stay Safe

To access the ESU, you must meet some simple requirements. Only consumer-side Windows editions qualify, and your Windows 10 ...
AZ Central

Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...
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How to safely dispose of your Windows 10 laptop after upgrading to Windows 11

Upgrading to a new machine is exciting, but what should you do with your old Windows 10 laptop? With Windows 10 support ending next month, many users are upgrading to Windows 11 and facing this exact ...
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Here's how to upgrade your PC to Windows 11, even if it's incompatible

Click the Accept and install button, and your Windows 10 PC will be upgraded to Windows 11. You should be able to use your PC ...
Wired

Still Using Windows 10? Here’s How to Get Another Year of Updates for Free

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It's a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...
The New York Times

Windows 10 Is Dead. But You Might Not Need a New Laptop Yet.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber ...
PC World

Windows 10 support ends in days. Here’s how to switch to Windows 11

Windows 10 has been one of the best and most stable versions of the operating system from Microsoft, and it is no wonder that many users have waited to update to the new Windows 11. Despite its ...