With the clock ticking on Windows 10 support, Microsoft just gave users a lifeline.

Microsoft extended Windows 10 security updates for personal devices through Oct. 12, 2027, giving users more time to upgrade.

If you're still running Windows 10, Microsoft has some good news: it has extended the free Extended Security Update program ...

Q: Are the Windows 11 upgrade workarounds for noncompliant (Windows 10) computers safe? A: If you’re one of the millions still using Windows 10, you’ve probably seen the frequent reminders lately ...

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 ...

Microsoft extends Windows 10 ESU for home users to October 2027, one year longer than planned. Here's the changes, the cost ...

How to get free Windows 10 security patches until October 2027 - and avoid the $30 fee ...

Even if you're perfectly content with Windows 10, you'll soon need to switch to Windows 11 for security reasons. We compare ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Firstly, the good news: If you have Windows 10 installed on your PC, you can upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 (the latest version of Windows 11) free of charge. This makes sense, as support for Windows 10 ...

A Windows 10 PC that cannot run Windows 11 still has options, including ESU, ChromeOS Flex, Linux, repurposing, or replacement.