A Windows PC can spend anywhere from 10 to 20 seconds just booting up, and that’s assuming everything is working perfectly. While disabling unwanted startup apps can certainly reduce boot time and ...

Microsoft will officially phase out Windows 10 on October 14th, 2025, ending all updates and support for the system. But without security patches, the continued use of Windows 10 as the main operating ...

Unravelling the hype behind IT for creating useful CIO strategies. Broadly speaking, there are two types of people in IT: those who like to tinker, constantly seeking the next best thing and those who ...

Firstly, the good news: If you have Windows 10 installed on your PC, you can upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 (the latest version of Windows 11) free of charge. This makes sense, as support for Windows 10 ...

Step-by-step instructions help users migrate to Windows 11 while preserving emails, contacts, documents, and software ...

For those opting to stay on Windows 10, the ESU program provides up to three years of security-only updates, but at increasing costs: $30 for year one, $60 for year two, and $120 for year three for ...

Turn off your PC instead of restarting it. Disconnect the power cord. If it is a laptop, disconnect its charger and remove its battery (if removable). Press and hold the power button for up to 45 ...

From corrupted system files and outdated drivers to too many startup programs and slow hardware, various factors can cause your computer to take longer to start up. Aside from getting an SSD, enabling ...

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It's a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...