To access the ESU, you must meet some simple requirements. Only consumer-side Windows editions qualify, and your Windows 10 ...

How to get free Windows 10 security patches on your PC - from now to October 2026 ...

Microsoft has suddenly issued a just-in-time update for Windows 10 users hit by an awkward failure that has stopped “essential security updates” installing on their PCs. There was no warning this ...

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...

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Per Neowin, Microsoft has confirmed that it is now allowing all supported systems download and install Windows 11 25H2.

We're looking at the heavy hitters essential to every Windows device, which when absent, make the Windows experience ...

Sounding off: Microsoft has often talked about turning Windows into an agentic OS, despite serious reservations from many quarters. Most Windows users are unhappy with the idea of AI taking greater ...

Windhawk allows you to easily customize the appearance of Windows 11, and its latest free update has made it even better.

As iOS 26.1 arrives for many Apple iPhone users, iOS 26.2 could be released soon. Here's everything to know.