Procrastinating on an OS upgrade? Here are a few ways to switch to Windows 11 for free.

That can happen with a routine Windows 11 feature update, but it's especially frustrating when you're trying to install Windows 11 on an older PC. Over the years, I've had a lot of practice with this ...

Remote access to another PC via the internet can be a blessing, solving many IT problems quickly and easily. The helper can get a clear picture and often solve the problem immediately, even without ...

Hundreds of readers have completed upgrades using ZDNET's help. In general, they report the upgrade is easy, with few issues. For those who had problems, there were typically simple fixes. Microsoft's ...

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 ...

If you are encountering the 0xC1900101-0x40021 Windows 11 upgrade error, execute the solutions given below. An outdated BIOS is the primary cause of the 0xC1900101 ...

Microsoft has released another emergency Windows 11 update after a January patch triggered widespread app crashes, Outlook failures, and cloud sync issues, forcing the company into rare back to back ...

Microsoft is set to officially retire Windows 10 on Oct. 14, ending the operating system's security and feature updates. Though that's sad news for the hundreds of millions of Windows 10 users out ...

With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 this October, many people are racing to upgrade. Catherine, a longtime HP desktop user, shared her concerns with us: "I need to purchase a new/updated ...

Microsoft release Windows 10 in 2015, promising 10 years of support, which comes to an end on Oct. 14, 2025. The company is now offering seven reasons to upgrade pronto. In a new support document, ...