My fresh Windows installs now come with significantly less sighing.

This week a reader writes with a problem, and tells me how he solved it, but he has a larger question about the cause: “I have been using Hotmail for over 30 years without any issues. A couple of ...

If you can’t—or don’t want to—upgrade to full Windows 11, consider this lightweight version of Microsoft’s operating system that works on a wide range of computers.

The “Your version of Windows has reached the end of service” message means that your current version of Windows is no longer receiving security updates or support ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It's a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 update is failing at 35% on some PCs, releases a fix, and publishes a workaround.

Many users have expressed concern about the default installation of Windows 11, describing it as “bloated” due to the inclusion of numerous unnecessary features and applications. While popular ISO ...

If you’re ready to take the plunge and purchase an upgraded version of Windows, then the biggest question you have is “which one – Windows 11 Pro or Windows 11 Home?” Both versions of Windows 11 are ...

To stop the “Your version of Windows 10 has reached end of service” notification, you can upgrade to Windows 11, edit the registry (set DiscontinueEOS to 1 ...