Microsoft warns Windows 10 users face serious security risks as 90% of ransomware attacks target unsupported systems. Learn ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft's ESU program provides security updates for Windows 10.You normally just head to Windows Update to register for the program.If the option doesn't appear, there are ways ...

People living in the European Economic Area will get it for free by registering. For other users to get it for free, they need to have updated to the latest version of Windows 10, have a Microsoft ...

Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change ...

Of the many minor to medium-size annoyances that come with a modern Windows 11 installation, the requirement that you sign in with a Microsoft account is one of the most irritating. Sure, all ...

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...

If you’ve only just adopted Windows 11, one of the things that will jump out at you is the placement of the Start button on the desktop. It’s now towards the middle of the screen. I actually like it ...

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025, meaning millions of computers will no longer get security updates. This makes devices more vulnerable to viruses, malware, and other ...

Microsoft has detailed a fix for a bug affecting tons of versions of Windows, but applying the patch is not as simple as ...

Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to skip Microsoft Account setup during Windows 11 installation (OOBE).

That's exactly how I felt while using Windows 11. I'd been moved out of the driver's seat and relegated with the children in the back seat, as the adults insisted we do what they want, how they want, ...