Windows 10 is no longer going to receive free security updates in the future, but that doesn't mean you have to update to ...

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely.

With Windows 10 no longer receiving support, it has become an easy target for hackers. That doesn't mean you have to upgrade immediately—here's how to protect yourself from attacks. When the IBM PC ...

The short answer: it depends on the operating system. For Windows machines, 16GB of RAM has become the operational minimum on new consumer laptops. Modern workloads have ramped up to such a degree ...

Struggling with sluggish startups and leftover app trash? This lineup of optimizers, uninstallers, and tweaks frees up your ...

Run untrusted installers in a disposable Windows desktop. Add a simple config to lock it down, then close it to erase ...

Microsoft hasn't confirmed Windows 12 yet, but leaked code, insider previews, and the latest Copilot+ PC updates hint at ...

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To access the pages and options available in Windows Update Settings, open the Settings app using Win+I hotkey, and click on the Windows Update category available on the bottom left section. On the ...

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There is a very real "new computer smell" that every tech fan knows by heart. The spotless desktop, the instant app launches, the empty recycle bin that feels like a fresh notebook on the first day of ...