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.

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

Windows 10 has reached end of life, but you can continue using it by enrolling your PC into the ESU program for free.

Support for Windows 10 22H2 officially ended earlier this week on October 14th, and one day later, on October 15th, ...

Although support for Windows 10 will not end in October 2025 after all, Microsoft’s additional grace period extends its life by only one year. This means that many users will soon not only have to say ...

Windows 11 version 23H2 stops receiving security updates on November 11, 2025. If you're running this version (released in October 2023), your PC will no longer get monthly patches that protect ...

If you can't upgrade your PC to Windows 11, you should sign up for the Extended Security Updates program ASAP. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance ...