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Microsoft’s support for Windows 10 officially ends on October 14th, 2025, although there are ways to use Windows 10 a little while longer. With extended security updates (ESU), you can receive a year ...

It’s now been four years since Windows 11’s release and Microsoft is tired of waiting for users to switch over. As of September 2025, Windows 11 and Windows 10 are still neck and neck when it comes to ...

To disable startup applications on Windows 11, open the Settings app and navigate to Apps > Startup, and click the toggle next to the app you want to disable. Windows 10 also provides options to ...

The first thing you have to do is unlock the Windows 10 taskbar. By default, it is locked. You can unlock it by right-clicking on the Taskbar and clicking on the ‘Lock the Taskbar’ option. You’ll see ...

Microsoft ended support for its older OS on Oct. 14, but there are three ways to extend critical security updates and remain on Windows 10 for another year. Two options are free. Don't miss out on our ...

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If you can't upgrade your PC to Windows 11, you should sign up for the Extended Security Updates program ASAP. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance ...