Windows 10

This version of Microsoft's client OS introduced a common core that works across all platforms, from PCs and tablets to Xbox and the IoT.

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The best Windows laptops of 2024: Expert tested

We've gone hands-on with dozens of Windows PCs this year. Taking into account performance, features, battery life, and of course, value, these are our top picks.

August 12, 2024 by Cesar Cadenas in Laptops

Worried about the Windows BitLocker recovery bug? 6 things you need to know

Microsoft alerted its customers to a frightening bug in Windows 11. What are the chances you'll encounter that bug, and what should you do to prepare? I have the answers here.

August 12, 2024 by Ed Bott in Security

The Windows 10 clock is ticking: 5 ways to save your old PC in 2025 (most are free)

As many as 240 million Windows 10 PCs can't be upgraded to Windows 11. Instead of trashing your device when Windows 10 support runs out, here are five viable alternatives to save you money and trouble.

August 8, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Windows 10

The best VPN for Windows: Expert tested

We tested the best VPNs for your Windows PC on everything from speed to server count to security. Here are some of the top VPNs for the Microsoft Windows operating system.

August 5, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in VPN

How to get a free Windows (or Linux) recovery image for your Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Microsoft Surface PC

What's better than a clean install? How about a clean installation that includes all required drivers and utility programs? Here's how to locate a recovery image that will help you reinstall Windows 10, Windows 11, or even Linux on your Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Microsoft Surface PC.

July 31, 2024 by Ed Bott in PCs

How to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11

After checking the Recycle Bin, Microsoft's own command-line option is worth a try. But a dedicated recovery tool is often your best bet for retrieving a deleted file. Here's how to use one.

June 18, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Windows

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?

May 16, 2024 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

When Windows 10 support runs out, you have 5 options but only 2 are worth considering

Microsoft 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 buy

Hotspots 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 cost

The 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

Microsoft will offer extended support options for Windows 10 PCs, for a price

When 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