ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 earlier this month.Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass ...

Click the Accept and install button, and your Windows 10 PC will be upgraded to Windows 11. You should be able to use your PC during the download and installation. When the process is finished, ...

Windows 10 support ends soon. Here’s how you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free, check compatibility, and install it safely on your PC.

Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and there’s now a surge in Windows 11 upgrades taking place. There is one check you ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 might take a little tinkering if Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements. While many Windows 11 holdouts are now finally making the switch, a ...

Think about it this way: there’s no good time for your refrigerator to conk out. But if it does, the best time is right before a big sale. PC Health Check itself is a rather useless application, but ...

Unless you’re a die-hard tinkerer, PC maintenance probably feels as much of a chore as servicing your car. Fortunately, maintaining your computer is a lot easier than that — and you don’t get dirty to ...

Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that runs a RAM check after your PC hits a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The idea is simple: when your computer crashes hard, Windows will suggest a quick ...

To qualify, your computer needs Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 support, Secure Boot enabled in the BIOS, and a supported processor model. The TPM restriction is especially onerous since it puts ...