The best Windows laptop you can buy: Expert testedOur team of reviewers tested the best Windows laptops in terms of battery life, performance, and other metrics, so you can find the right one for you.March 11, 2024 by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops
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
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.December 18, 2023 by Ed Bott in Enterprise Software
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
Can you still get a Windows 10 upgrade for free?Microsoft's much-hyped free upgrade offer for Windows 10 ended years ago, but it took more than seven years before the company finally updated its activation servers. Here's what upgraders can expect now.October 13, 2023 by Ed Bott in Enterprise Software
How to lock down your Microsoft account and guard it from attackersYou can get a Microsoft account for free, but that doesn't begin to describe its value, especially if you use that account for crucial email and cloud storage. Here are seven steps to establish a solid baseline of security and protection.October 12, 2023 by Ed Bott in Security
Want an elegant, user-friendly Windows alternative? Try Manjaro 23.0 with KDE PlasmaIf you like the idea of Arch Linux but want something far easier to install and use, Manjaro 23.0 is an option you shouldn't overlook.September 18, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Linux
The best cheap laptops, starting at $350Buying a new laptop for work, home, or school doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune -- get features like long battery life, a high-resolution display, and more for less with our picks.September 2, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in Laptops