As cybercriminals target Windows 7 users with a convincing password-stealing scam disguised as a free upgrade, here's how to safely update to Windows 10 without cost in 2020. Windows 7 users alerted ...

It seems like ancient history now, but during the first year following the launch of Windows 10, users running a Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 PC could upgrade for free—all they needed was a valid ...

Microsoft has just released its final Patch Tuesday for 2025. 56 vulnerabilities fixed, of which three are classed as ...

With Windows 10 support ending in October this year, upgrading to Windows 11 is not only crucial, but it is also the easiest way to stay secure and continue receiving new features. Microsoft continues ...

If you thought you were unlucky when Microsoft announced the opportunity for its users running older versions of Windows to upgrade to the latest Windows 10 and you missed out on the opportunity, you ...

Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...

Although Microsoft's July 29 deadline has expired, there's an easy way to get Windows 10 gratis -- provided you don't mind a little white internet lie. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. RIP Windows 10...sort of. Formal support for Windows 10 ends on Oct. 14, but if your PC isn't compatible with the newer ...

Windows 10 support has finally ended today, which means the end of road for many Windows 10 users. Microsoft, with this decision, has left existing Windows 10 users to go ahead with either of two ...