When upgrading from Windows 10 to 11, most users focus on technicalquestions: ・Will my existing computer meet the increased hardware requirements? ・Will I find my way around the new interface? ・Are ...

Ugh this kinda sucks but I guess it doesn't really matter. I had a bunch of Windows 7 keys from 2009 that have been great with 10 and 11. I get that this free ride is over but it still sucks. It ...

The Windows activation loophole has now been closed by Microsoft, so you’ll have to buy a legit Windows 11 key. The Windows activation loophole has now been closed by Microsoft, so you’ll have to buy ...

Microsoft warned us last month that our favorite Windows upgrade loophole was over, but now it’s official: The activation servers no longer let you use Windows 7 or 8 license keys to activate Windows ...

Windows 10 product usually works with Windows 11, but the problems occur if your Windows 10 license is an OEM license (tied to original device hardware and not transferable) rather than a Retail ...

Anything for grandma: Earlier this year, a YouTuber succeeded in getting ChatGPT to generate valid Windows 95 activation codes. While amusing, the feat didn't provide much utility as there's not ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...