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 ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

ThioJoe breaks down generic Windows product keys and whether they’re legal or safe for you. Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt leaves Hollywood flabbergasted: 'It's likely over for us' ...

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 users are, understandably, given the size of the operating system market share, a prime target for attackers of all kinds, from nation-state espionage actors to hackers and scammers. Windows ...

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 ...

ESU on sale now — if you need it. Republished on October 16 with Microsoft’s bold new AI update and a reminder from the U.S. government that you must secure ongoing Windows updates. If Microsoft’s ...

Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10. Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028. Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security patches. You probably ...

Windows 10 product usually works with Windows 11, but the problems occur if your Windows 10 license is an OEM license (tied to original device hardware and not transferable) rather than a Retail ...

Today is the official end-of-support date for Microsoft’s Windows 10. That doesn’t mean these PCs will suddenly stop working, but if you don’t take action, it does mean your PC has received its last ...

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