Update, Jan. 27, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 26, has been updated to expand upon the security dangers ahead for Windows 10 users who don’t take the free upgrade to Windows 11 on offer ...

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Setting up a fresh Windows 11 PC is the perfect moment to lock in a core toolkit of free apps that handle everyday tasks better than the built-in defaults. I focus on a small set of utilities that ...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the complexity of video editing software? Between endless menus, confusing tools, and steep learning curves, creating polished videos can feel like a daunting task.

Microsoft has just made Windows 10 users an offer they (almost) can’t refuse: a free update to Windows 11 version 24H2. Details can be found on this support page, where Microsoft writes: “Windows 11, ...

Windows 11 is a solid operating system that offers some benefits over its predecessors. It features a fresh design, solid gaming performance, and offers much better multitasking over the prior version ...

Flyoobe can upgrade an unsupported Windows 10 PC to Windows 11. You can install Windows 11 without the usual apps and bloatware. The tool is easy to configure and use ...

Let’s face it—default apps on Windows 11 often feel like they’re just there to get the job done, but not much more. Whether it’s the sluggish Photos app, the bare-bones Calculator, or the limited PDF ...

Microsoft will sunset free support and security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The company has put forth some basic recommendations in its Windows 11 transition guide: Back up your files, ...