Learn how to find your docking station in Device Manager on Windows 10 and 11 using simple steps to fix detection issues.

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

Microsoft says Windows 11 users can now start a conversation with the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant by saying the "Hey Copilot" wake word. Windows Insiders have been testing it since May, when ...

Microsoft is making recovery from serious Windows boot issues simpler with Quick Machine Recovery, which automatically downloads targeted fixes when widespread problems are detected. They've even ...

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It’s the end of the line for Windows 10, as Microsoft is no longer supporting it as of October 15, 2025. The last Windows version retirement was Windows 8.1 in January 2023, though that wasn’t a huge ...

Microsoft says the latest version of the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool (MCT) no longer works correctly on Windows 10 22H2 computers. The Windows 11 MCT is a free utility that downloads the latest ...

Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10. Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028. Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security patches. You probably ...

It’s been common knowledge in computing that Windows 10 reached the end of its supported life on October 14 2025. That’s certainly going to come as a surprise to people who have spent the past few ...

This post explains how to find your computer’s username and password in Windows 11. Usernames and passwords are assigned to users when they first set up their Windows account. They are the unique ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. RIP Windows 10...sort of. Formal support for Windows 10 ended Oct. 14, but if your PC isn't compatible with the newer ...

Microsoft's ESU program provides security updates for Windows 10. You normally just head to Windows Update to register for the program. If the option doesn't appear, there are ways to trigger it. You ...