Microsoft charging for Windows 10 updates is a necessary evil – but will it get people to upgrade? By Matt Hanson published 6 December 23 Microsoft has announced that after its end of life, you’ll need to pay for Windows 10 updates.
Windows 10's final patch fixes a bewildering number of security flaws – and shows why you need extended updates By Darren Allan published 16 October 25 170 security flaws being resolved this month underline the danger of running Windows 10 without updates.
Hanging onto Windows 10 to avoid Microsoft’s latest brainwaves with Copilot AI? I’ve got bad news for you By Muskaan Saxena published 10 July 24 Microsoft wants more folks using Copilot, so it’s perhaps not too surprising that what’s happening in Windows 11 with the AI is also coming to Windows 10.
Microsoft introduces Copilot AI to Windows 10 – but there are reasons you might not get it By Darren Allan published 14 December 23 Microsoft’s AI assistant is officially here for Windows 10, but not for everyone it seems.
Fed up with hearing about Windows 10 support ending next year? Bad news – Microsoft has stepped up its Windows 11 upgrade campaign By Darren Allan published 2 December 24 Haven’t upgraded to Windows 11 yet? Microsoft is doubling down on its efforts to persuade Windows 10 users to make the leap.
'This decision will strand millions of consumers': Microsoft urged to U-turn on controversial Windows 10 support plan By Isaiah Williams published 17 September 25 Microsoft is on the verge of its Windows 10 demolition, with support ending on October 14 – but Consumer Reports may leave the company reconsidering.
Microsoft risks annoying Windows 10 users by testing yet more adverts in the Start menu By Kristina Terech published 12 September 24 Microsoft is testing a new account manager feature in Windows 10’s Start menu that’s causing some people to accuse it of pushing more Microsoft 365 ads.
Microsoft embarrasses itself with Windows 10 pop-up that hogs the desktop urging an upgrade to Windows 11 – then promptly crashes By Darren Allan published 6 January 25 Windows 10 users, start planning for Windows 11 now – by watching Microsoft’s pop-up pushing an upgrade crash.
Good news – Microsoft is finally realizing a feature resembling AirDrop for Windows PC and Android device users By Kristina Terech published 14 August 24 Windows and Android users will soon enjoy seamless file sharing via Microsoft’s Phone Link and Link to Windows apps.
Windows 10 users have pushed back against intrusive pop-ups to get them to upgrade to Windows 11 – and Microsoft has finally backed down By Muskaan Saxena published 16 August 24 Windows 10 users have bullied Microsoft into halting its aggressive Windows 11 campaign on their devices – to a point.
Microsoft forgot to remove Windows 10’s File Explorer from Windows 11 - here’s how to find it By Kristina Terech published 6 June 24 Discover a clever loophole to enjoy Windows 10’s beloved File Explorer in Windows 11 hassle-free.
It only took four years, but Windows 11 is now the most popular desktop OS - and time is running out for Windows 10 By Darren Allan published 7 July 25 Windows 10 support ends in just three months, so you need to be thinking about your options at this point.
Microsoft forges ahead with adding new features to Windows 10 as the OS gets another Windows 11 capability By Darren Allan published 13 January 24 Remember when Microsoft said Windows 10 was in a feature freeze? Well, it’s clear enough now that this isn’t happening.
Windows 10 gets a fresh lock screen weather widget and bug fixes in new update By Muskaan Saxena published 24 January 24 Windows 10 users can plan for sunny skies or a bit of rain with the interactive weather updates introduced in update KB5034203.
Tearing your hair out because you can't sign up for Windows 10 extended updates? New patch fixes annoying bug and makes support to October 2026 available for all By Darren Allan published 14 August 25 New Windows 10 update brings extended support offer to all PCs – and fixes a bug that was preventing some people from signing up.
Microsoft is ending support for this popular business version of Windows — so you really need to update now By Craig Hale published 12 March 24 Windows 10 21H2 has been given three months, with Education and Enterprise customers urged to upgrade to at least 22H2.
Your work laptop can keep using Windows 10 until 2028 - but it'll cost you By Craig Hale published 6 December 23 Microsoft hopes to bring Windows 10 share down by charging for extended security updates - but only businesses will probably be able to afford it.
Windows 11 users: get ready for lock screen widgets that might annoy you (but Microsoft is doing something about that) By Kristina Terech published 11 June 24 Windows 11 and 10 users are getting MSN lock screen widgets, with no customization options yet - but they’re in the pipeline.
Sticking with Windows 10 this month? Here's what you need to know about your choices and risks you might be taking By Darren Allan published 26 September 25 We run through all your options as Windows 10's End of Life looms on the near horizon.
Do more with a new Windows 11 PC By Sponsored published 6 December 24 Now there are even more great reasons to upgrade
Don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11? Microsoft’s upcoming Drag Tray feature could change your mind By Matt Hanson published 27 January 25 This is how you convince people to upgrade
Microsoft has a great deal on Windows 365 - which runs out just in time for Windows 10 end of life By Mike Moore published 6 May 25 Microsoft conveniently reveals 20% off on Windows 365, just in time for Windows 10 EOL.
How to sign up for free extended updates in Windows 10 to stay safe until October 2026 By Darren Allan published 14 October 25 If you're confused about where to get Microsoft's free offer of extended support, we'll show you exactly how it's done.
Windows 11's hidden PC migration feature proves Microsoft isn't messing around when it comes to killing off Windows 10 By Darren Allan published 16 June 25 Windows 10 is set to get a new way of easily transferring all your data to a brand-new PC, and I’m in two minds about this feature.
Microsoft gets into the spam game by again emailing Windows 10 users to prod them to upgrade to Windows 11 – is the nagging going too far now? By Darren Allan published 19 March 25 Microsoft’s sending out emails to push Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, while promoting OneDrive (again) and the idea of buying a new PC (again).
Businesses are still stuck on Windows 10, refusing to update to Windows 11 By Craig Hale published 3 January 24 A 2025 EOS and continued ESU are causing businesses to stick to Windows 10 rather than upgrading.
RIP Windows 10: AMD’s new Ryzen AI 300 CPUs will skip older OS for Windows 11 By Darren Allan published 11 June 24 Want a shiny new laptop with a Ryzen AI 300 CPU, but want to put Windows 10 on it? You’re out of luck.
Windows 11 market share slips worryingly - as Windows 7 and Windows 10 see surprising growth against expectations By Efosa Udinmwen published 5 September 25 StatCounter data shows Microsoft risks fragmentation as Windows 11 slips, Windows 10 rebounds, and unsupported Windows 7 quietly regains ground.
Want to keep using Windows 10? This company offers unofficial security patches — but it will cost you By Craig Hale published 2 July 24 0Patch promises security patches for Windows 10 until at leas the end of the decade - and it’s cheaper than the official ESU.
Microsoft reveals more on just how much it'll cost you to keep using Windows 10 By Craig Hale published 6 February 25 Microsoft has confirmed who will be eligible for the Windows 10 ESU program, and exactly how much it’ll cost.