What ever happened to the free Windows 10 upgrade offer?For seven years after Microsoft's free upgrade offer officially ended, people were still reporting successful Windows 10 upgrades from older machines. Were all those loophole digital licenses legit?3 days ago by Ed Bott in Windows 10
Can you still get a Windows 10 upgrade for free?Microsoft kept giving away free upgrades to Windows 10 on old hardware for more than eight years. The upgrades officially ended in 2023, but I've seen scattered reports that it still works for some people. So, do you feel lucky?May 13, 2024 by Ed Bott in Enterprise Software
The best Windows laptops you can buy: Expert tested and reviewedWe went hands-on with dozens of Windows laptops this year and compared battery life, performance, portability, and design. These are our top picks.May 8, 2024 by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops
When Windows 10 support runs out, you have 5 options but only 2 are worth consideringMicrosoft will officially end support for its most popular operating system in October 2025. Here's what you should do with your Windows 10 PCs before that day arrives.April 22, 2024 by Ed Bott in Enterprise Software
The best hotspots you can buyHotspots help you access the internet no matter where you are. These are the best hotspots you can buy today based on performance, price, and durability.April 4, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in Mobility
Want to keep getting Windows 10 updates next year? Here's what it will costThe official price list for the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program is out. For businesses, it's shockingly expensive. For educators, it's just a few bucks. Here's how it works.April 3, 2024 by Ed Bott in Windows
Can your Windows 10 PC be saved in 2025? Yes - for free. Here's howAs many as 240 million Windows 10 PCs can't be upgraded to Windows 11. What's a user to do?December 28, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Windows 10
Microsoft will offer extended support options for Windows 10 PCs, for a priceWhen the end-of-support deadline rolls around in October 2025, you'll need to pay to keep receiving security updates for your Windows 10 PC. But Microsoft won't say how much those updates will cost.December 5, 2023 by Ed Bott in Windows
Windows 11 setup: Which user account type should you choose?When you set up a new Windows PC, you have a choice of four types of user accounts, from the old-school local account to the newest, Microsoft Entra ID (fka Azure Active Directory). Here's how to decide.November 23, 2023 by Ed Bott in Enterprise Software
Hoping for a Windows 10 support extension? Microsoft just quietly crushed your dreamsMicrosoft announced this week that it's not changing its 2025 support deadline for Windows 10. If you missed the news, maybe you weren't looking in the right place.November 16, 2023 by Ed Bott in Windows
Windows 10 PCs will get Copilot AI chatbot after allIn an abrupt change of policy, Microsoft has decided to release a preview of its new AI chatbot for Windows available on PCs running Windows 10.November 16, 2023 by Ed Bott in Windows
Windows security: How to protect your home and small business PCsThe best time to start thinking about security for the PCs on your network is right now. With the help of our step-by-step guide, investing a few minutes each week will keep you well-defended.October 24, 2023 by Ed Bott in Windows