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Windows 10 update incorrectly tells some users they've reached end-of-life, despite having extended support

By Hassam Nasir Published

Windows 10 is not completely dead, yet.

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How to enroll for Windows 10 ESU — Get a year of free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates

By Les Pounder Published

Microsoft may want us all to switch to Windows 11, but for those not ready to make the jump, there is still a way to keep your Windows 10 PC safe from harm.

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Developer warns users that fake download site is hosting Windows 11 upgrade bypass tool

By Kunal Khullar Published

Following Windows 10’s end-of-life, Flyoobe has grown in popularity for enabling safe Windows 11 upgrades on unsupported systems - but you must only download it via the official GitHub source.

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Windows insider creates Windows 7 install measuring just 69MB

By Mark Tyson Last updated

A bootable Windows 7 install that consumes a mere 69MB of disk space has been shared online. However, it isn't a very practical release, right now.

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New Windows 11 feature aims to diagnose crashes — will check RAM after BSODs to look for problems

By Aaron Klotz Published

Microsoft is taking memory-related errors more seriously.

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Microsoft rushes out emergency Windows 11 patch after botched update breaks Recovery

By Luke James Published

Microsoft has issued a patch for Windows 11 after an update released on October 14 quietly broke the Windows Recovery Environment on some systems.

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Windows 11's October update just broke the Windows Recovery Environment

By Hassam Nasir Published

Another week, another OS-breaking bug.

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BitLocker hardware encryption tested
BitLocker reportedly auto-locks users' backup drives, causing loss of 3TB of valuable data

By Hassam Nasir Published

Safety measures became an insurmountable barrier.

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Optical drive demand surges amid Windows 10 retirement

By Hassam Nasir Published

New system, new disc drive.

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Microsoft wants you to talk to Windows 11 PCs again — Copilot gets 'conversational' input to complement your mouse and keyboard

By Andrew E. Freedman Published

Microsoft is going deep on AI with Windows 11, making voice a third input aside the keyboard and mouse with new wake words and additional features.

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