Microsoft doesn't want customers to upgrade older PCs to Windows 11, but there are workarounds for all but the oldest devices ...

Update, Jan. 27, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 26, has been updated to expand upon the security dangers ahead for Windows 10 users who don’t take the free upgrade to Windows 11 on offer ...

Don't want to pay to keep Windows 10 security updates? Microsoft has several workarounds, with the best deal for European users.

Microsoft’s consumer ESU program includes a no-cost enrollment option for eligible Windows 10 PCs, but managed devices and some account setups are excluded. Image: Generated via ChatGPT Millions of ...

Most PCs from the past 15 years can run Windows 11. PCs sold with Windows 10 can usually upgrade after a registry edit. On older or unusually configured PCs, a third-party utility might be required.