PC users can run games/apps in Compatibility Mode or run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter to detect and fix common compatibility problems on their devices if some older games or apps created ...

Microsoft faces millions of devices still on Windows 10 as support cutoff nears, unlike the stronger migration seen when Windows 7 reached its end.

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 countries in the EEA ...

It’s time to get on board with Windows 11. Four years after launching its current operating system, Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Though Microsoft has quietly given ...

The thing is that the updates are still online, in the Microsoft Update Catalog. What Legacy Update provides is a third-party replacement client which does the same job as the old webapp. It is able ...

Before you turn your Windows 10 PC into a digital relic, take this one simple step to keep it secure. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and ...

With Windows 10 support ending on Oct. 14, 2025, about 121 million devices may rely on Microsoft’s pricey Extended Security Updates, potentially bringing in $7.3 billion.

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When we open a document, say a Word file, Excel, or TXT file, an image file (PNG, JPG, etc.), audio video, etc., Windows automatically keeps track of such opened files. This helps to easily access or ...

We're just one week away from the kickoff of Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon's can't-miss October sales event. Here are the details on what to expect, how to save on Prime and more.

In a month (and change), Microsoft is slated to cut support for Windows 10, but it's apparent that most users are against this move, as they either can't upgrade to Windows 11 because their devices ...

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