It’s the end of the line for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. These older versions of Windows (plus Windows RT) stop receiving all security updates today, over a decade after their original releases.

Microsoft's offer to upgrade for free from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 (and from there to Windows 11, if you want, and your spec qualifies) has been one of the most long-standing freebies ever, ...

Not all users can upgrade to Windows 11 because of hardware requirements. Microsoft also released an official tool to test your computer hardware requirements for Windows 11. If your computer does not ...

When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. And although you have a variety of options, the simplest solution is to ...

You’ve probably heard a lot about Windows 8 and maybe you’re contemplating a new computer. Here is my experience. I’d been operating off a computer for 4 years that has gotten slow, a bit glitchy, and ...