Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 earlier this month.Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass ...
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How to Run a Computer Performance Test on Windows

Learn how to run a computer performance test on Windows 11 using built-in tools and popular benchmarks to check your PC ...

How to clear the cache on a Windows 10 computer in 3 ways to help it run more efficiently

There are three main ways to clear cache in a Windows 10 computer: temporary files cache, File Explorer history, and browser ...

Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Microsoft will no longer be offering free security updates for Windows 10. If you're not ready to upgrade to Windows 11, here ...

How to change startup programs in Windows 10, to make your computer start faster

You can change startup programs in Windows 10 — the applications that start when you turn on your computer — to make your ...

Windows 10 support ends today, but here's how to get an extra year for free

Best Buy is holding a sale on Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, with discounts up to $700 off. This is great timing, as Microsoft is technically ending Windows 10 support this week. Ditch the "dumb" bulbs for ...

Leaving Windows 10 today? How to clear your new Windows 11 PC cache (and start fresh)

Clearing out this hidden data can noticeably speed up your computer - here's how to find and access the setting.