Get step-by-step instructions for determining the operating system (OS) version on your devices and why it is so important to keep the OS updated.

Official support for Windows 10 has ended, and its security certificates are expiring. Your system is at risk, and Microsoft ...

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 ...

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's time to get on board with Windows 11. Four years after launching its current operating system, ...

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 ...

Even if you're perfectly content with Windows 10, you'll soon need to switch to Windows 11 for security reasons. We compare ...

If you can’t—or don’t want to—upgrade to full Windows 11, consider this lightweight version of Microsoft’s operating system that works on a wide range of computers. If you're still on Windows 10, and ...