Microsoft no longer supports Windows 8.1. If you're still running it on your PC, you're long overdue for an upgrade. Lance is an experienced writer who tries to unravel the mysteries of personal tech.

Did you know that, back in the Windows 3, 95, and 98 days, you could simply type in your password to log into your computer? It sounds crazy, I know, but it's true. Since Windows XP, the process has ...

Your PC will die, someday. Or it will slow down, generate error messages, or — worse still — get hacked. While you could always call a professional, why not solve ...

When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. And although you have a variety of options, the simplest solution is to ...