Microsoft will officially end support for its most popular operating system later this year. Here's what you should do with ...

Microsoft is turning 50, and nothing has defined the tech giant more than Windows. Like you, we've loved some versions of the ...

Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary this week, and to mark the occasion the company hosted a special Copilot-focused event at its headquarters in Redmond. It's notable that Microsoft marked its ...

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In honor of Microsoft's 50th anniversary, we've ranked the best Windows consumer operating systems Microsoft has ever shipped ...

As Microsoft turns 50, let's delve into the evolution of Windows and how the operating system has matured over the years.

The 7.8-rated flaw allows an attacker to elevate privileges up to system level thanks to a use-after-free () flaw in the ...

Are you still running Windows 8.1? Microsoft ended extended support for that version back on January 10, 2023. That means those of you stuck with the old operating system have been out of the loop ...

Lastly, it's important to note that the end of support for Windows 10 will occur on October 14, 2025, and after this date, Microsoft will no longer release security or maintenance updates and will ...

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When Windows Update refuses to cooperate, here are three basic troubleshooting steps to take in Windows 10 or 11 to get things back on track. Like it or not, those who use Windows Update to obtain ...

Normally, you’d run Microsoft’s PC Health Check Tool to see if your computer can handle Windows 11, but that tool is designed for Windows 10 and won’t work in Windows 8.1.