At this point, your computer will exit Windows and enter the OS installer, which could take some time. It'll restart a few times during this process, which is normal. If all goes well -- and it should ...

That old hardware can power an entire smart home.

Windows 11 has a built-in report that provides insight into your laptop's battery status, including whether it's time for a replacement.

Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14. Microsoft will start prioritizing Windows 11 and halt updates to Windows 10. While the most current version of Windows has been available for several years, plenty ...

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide ...

The only way to run Windows 11 on a Mac is via Parallels. Parallels is available for purchase in the Mac App Store. You'll also need to buy a copy of Windows 11 because Parallels only allows the ...

Qwen AI is the latest AI model released by Alibaba Group. While Copilot, DeepSeek, ChatGPT, and other popular AI tools are available for Android, iOS, and Windows platforms, Qwen is currently ...

Experiencing a Windows 11 boot loop can be incredibly frustrating, transforming your computer into a seemingly endless cycle of restarts that disrupts productivity. When your system continuously fails ...

The era of Windows 10 is officially over, and Windows 11 has taken over. Microsoft ended support for their former OS in October, although it will still offer security updates for one more year. Plenty ...

Maybe I just fit a very particular demographic, but nothing signals Windows 10's true end-of-life (EOL) more than the fact that it looks like Windows 11 will soon ditch the traditional look of the Run ...

Not all users can upgrade to Windows 11 because of hardware requirements. Microsoft also released an official tool to test your computer hardware requirements for Windows 11. If your computer does not ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...