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You Might Actually Be Able to Upgrade Your 'Incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 for Free. Here's How

It's official -- four years after releasing Windows 11, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025 (though it will continue to offer security updates for one more year). While many ...
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How to get free Windows 10 security updates through October 2026

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...
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When Minecraft's most anticipated update left its beta (#RTXOn)

I explored Minecraft’s most anticipated update just after it left beta (#RTXOn). Trump administration seeks custody of ...

Still on Windows 10? Enroll in free ESU before next week’s Patch Tuesday

With the first Patch Tuesday following Windows 10's end of support approaching next week, users who continue to run the operating system should enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to ...

A new, free-to-play Minecraft game just appeared out of nowhere, but it's only available to some right now

Mojang is working on Minecraft Blast with Candy Crush Saga developer King, and a first playtest has just begun in limited ...
Engadget

Microsoft has ended Windows 10 support, but here's how to get an extra year for free

Are you still using Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop? If so, you need to know this: As of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" phase. What that means is that while Windows ...
CNET

If You're Still Using Windows 10, Don't Skip These Free Security Updates

Microsoft says the ESU program is "not intended as a long-term solution but rather as a temporary bridge to stay secure while one migrates to a newer, supported platform."  Windows security ...
WGAL

Microsoft ends Windows 10 support, offers extended security updates

CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE EXPLAINS. AS WE’VE TOLD YOU BEFORE, MICROSOFT ENDED ALL SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL UPDATES FOR WINDOWS 10 ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH. THAT MEANS NO SOFTWARE UPDATES, ...
PC Magazine

Here's How You Can Upgrade to Windows 11, Even If Your PC Is Incompatible

If you've been dragging your feet on an OS upgrade, there are a few ways to switch for free. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying ...
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Data Doctors: Is my old Windows 10 computer useless now?

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 ...
Windows Central

Still on Windows 10? Here’s why your next PC should be a Dell with Windows 11

Windows 10 stops receiving updates after October 14, but Dell has a great Windows 11 PC with your name on it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...