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Using Windows 10? Do This Now to Lower Your Risk of Being Hacked

Now that Windows 10 is no longer supported, it's become a more attractive target for hackers. That doesn't mean you need to upgrade right away—here's how to stay protected.

Windows Shutdown Bug Spreads to Windows 10, Microsoft Confirms

Microsoft confirms a Windows bug preventing some PCs from shutting down or hibernating after January 2026 updates. A fix is ...

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

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

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

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
Appuals

How to Get Windows 10 Extended Security Updates for Free

Windows 10 can still receive security-only updates after end of support through Extended Security Updates (ESU). If your PC ...
Consumer Reports

Windows 10 End of Life Is Coming. Here's What You Need to Do.

Time may be running out for your Windows 10 computer. After Oct. 14, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for the operating system. First, you need to find out where you stand. The ...
PC Gamer

Time is nearly up for Windows 10—but is your Windows 10 PC screwed?

Reading the news about Windows 10's imminent demise on your Windows 10 PC? You might be wondering what will happen to your dear machine from October 14, 2025. The good news is, you don't have to kiss ...
PC World

Should you replace your Windows 10 PC on Prime Day? Here’s how to know

Think about it this way: there’s no good time for your refrigerator to conk out. But if it does, the best time is right before a big sale. PC Health Check itself is a rather useless application, but ...

Instead of putting your PC at risk using Windows 10, get Windows 11 Pro on sale for $13

TL;DR: Get Windows 11 Pro for $13 (normally $199). Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 last year. If your operating system is out of date, then your computer is at risk, but it’s easy to switch ...
Computerworld

Is Microsoft really axing Windows 10? Here’s what you need to know

Microsoft remains committed to killing off Windows 10 come October, but the situation isn't quite as black and white as it seems. “Stay on the right side of risk.” That’s what a new advertisement from ...
Ars Technica

How to get another free year of updates for your Windows 10 PC

I activated that last week on my last computer not running Linux yet (gaming rig, and I don't really game anymore so I'm just procrastinating until the last minute), but at this point I've been ...

Microsoft confirms Windows 10 shutdown bug

Even after reaching consumer end of support, Windows 10 suffers from update issues as extended support systems run into a ...