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You Might Actually Be Able to Upgrade Your 'Incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 for Free. Here's How

If Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11, a bit of work under the hood could make it happen anyway.

Windows 10 End of Life: Microsoft releases final Windows 10 update as support officially comes to an end

Support for Windows 10 has now ended as of October 14. Here's everything you need to know about how your PC is at risk, and what you can do to remain secure.

Windows 10 Has Reached End of Life, But Here’s How to Get Free Updates for Another Year

Windows 10 has reached end of life, but you can continue using it by enrolling your PC into the ESU program for free.
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Your Windows 10 PC Won't Get Security Updates After Oct. 14 Unless You Do This

Windows 10 support is ending, but you can receive an extra year of security updates by taking advantage of this program.

Windows 10 dies next week. Here’s how to keep your older PC alive

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer release any regular updates to Windows 10. The company may make exceptions if a really serious security flaw is discovered — this has happened with older,

Windows 10 Q&A: How can I get security updates for another year, for free?

Microsoft is today officially pulling the plug on Windows 10 - its 10-year-old operating system that still runs hundreds of thousands of computers in New Z

How to update your PC to Windows 11

You can update Windows through the Settings app on your computer, although your PC probably downloads updates automatically.
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