Windows 10 PCs have two free options for extended security updates. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. The one-year extension for consumers ends in October 2026.

S upport for Windows 10 is scheduled to end on Oct. 14. Although the older operating system is 10 years old, it's still used by up to 400 million computers and nearly 41% of PC owners. If you're among ...

Windows 10 support is ending, but you can receive an extra year of security updates by taking advantage of this program. Jason Chun Associate Writer Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 countries in the EEA ...

Although the support of Windows 10 is coming to an end, it doesn't mean you have to decommission your PC. Here are some options to consider.

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Microsoft ends support for its older OS this month, but there are three ways to extend critical security updates and remain ...

You can turn off Narrator on Windows 10 or turn it on through the Settings app and a keyboard shortcut. Here's how to do it.

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This means that there will be no more updates to the OS, including security updates. While Windows 11 is available now, maybe users aren't able to update. Thankfully, there are options available. For ...

Windows has many keyboard shortcuts available to navigate and work across the operating system faster and more efficiently.

Paint: .paint "Save as project" and an opacity slider for Pencil/Brush—layered edits and smoother blending. Snipping Tool: Quick markup (Ctrl+E) adds inline toolbar for pen, highlighter, shapes, ...