Windows 11 Pro no longer feels like the newer alternative to Windows 10 so much as the OS version which Microsoft actually wants people to use going forward. Windows 10 reached end of support in ...

Windows 11 hit the milestone in the recent holiday quarter. Windows 11 hit the milestone in the recent holiday quarter. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all ...

We're back to settle what has become an age-old debate: does Windows 11 or Windows 10 deliver better gaming performance? Microsoft has been rolling out Windows 11 25H2 for the past few months, an ...

If you’ve been following our coverage for the last few years, you’ll already know that 2025 is the year that Windows 10 died. Technically. “Died,” because Microsoft’s formal end-of-support date came ...

From October 14, 2025, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 10 with new features, troubleshooting aids, or security updates. That's because Microsoft follows a ten-year lifecycle support policy ...

Windows 10 may tell you that support has ended even if you paid for it. The incorrect message is due to a display bug. Microsoft promises a fix in a future Windows update. Microsoft offers extended ...

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) is a paid subscription that provides security patches now that mainstream support of Windows 10 has ended. Free security updates and technical support are no ...

Windows 10 support has ended. Some Linux distributions have seen record downloads. It's time to consider making the switch from Windows to Linux. Support for Windows 10 ended just a few days ago, ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

The option to sign up for an ESU subscription is available to any PC running Windows 10, version 22H2, Home, Professional, Pro Education, and Workstation editions, with the latest update installed.

First of all, there is no need to panic about this date. Windows 10 will theoretically continue to run indefinitely, as Microsoft is not discontinuing the functionality of the operating system, there ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...