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Microsoft to offer extended Windows 10 security updates to businesses, individual users
Though Windows 10 support ends in late 2025, both businesses and — for the first time — individual customers will have the option for up to three years of paid security updates.
Windows 10 cheat sheet
Eight years after releasing Windows 10, Microsoft hasn’t stopped tweaking it. Here’s what you need to know about the most popular version of Windows.
Windows 10 Insider Previews: A guide to the builds
Get the latest info on new preview builds for Windows 10 22H2 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Build 19045.3757 for the Release Preview Channel, released on Nov. 20, 2023.
How to use the secret software installer on your Windows PC
Your PC has a big secret: The ultimate upgrade for installing and updating Windows applications.
How to manually update Microsoft Defender
It’s imperative to keep Microsoft Defender up to date even when Windows Update isn’t working. Here are several methods to manually update Defender.
17 ways to speed up Windows 10
If you want to optimize Windows 10, take a few minutes to try out these tips to speed up your PC and make it less prone to performance and system issues.
Windows Hello for Business: Passwordless authentication for Windows shops
Microsoft has brought biometric sign-in to Windows 10 business and enterprise users with Windows Hello for Business. Here’s how it works and how to deploy it to your users.
The best apps to restore the classic Windows Start menu and taskbar
Take back control of your PC’s Start menu and taskbar, whether you’re running Windows 10 or Windows 11.
How to replace Edge as the default browser in Windows — and why you shouldn’t
Here’s how to make Chrome, Firefox, or another browser the primary one in Windows 10 or 11. (But are you sure you want to?)
How to fix Windows 10 and 11 printing problems
Although Windows 10 and 11 are generally stable, printer issues do occur from time to time. Here are some tips to work around typical Windows print gotchas.
5 steps to a lean, clean Windows machine
Performing a regular disk-cleaning regimen frees up precious storage space and helps keep Windows 10 or 11 operating smoothly. Follow some or all of these steps to get yourself a lean, clean machine.
How to share a Windows 10 or 11 PC
Need to share a PC among employees or temporary workers at the office, or with family members at home? No problem — here's how to do it.
Should you upgrade to Windows 11? It’s complicated
The choice is yours – but it also depends on your hardware. Some PCs shouldn’t run Windows 11, and others shouldn’t run Windows 10.
Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows and Office apps
These guides will help you find your way around several generations of Microsoft’s Office apps for Windows — and Windows itself.
Make multitasking a Snap on your Windows PC
Here’s how to put your Windows PC’s ultimate multitasking feature to use — and how to go beyond it for even more power, whether you’re using Windows 11 or Windows 10.
Drive cloning in Windows 10 and 11
In workplace practice, disk cloning supports various valuable uses. Learn how to clone a drive in Windows 10 or 11 using two recommended tools.
How to handle Windows 10 and 11 updates
You can significantly delay some Windows updates, temporarily pause others, control what time of day they’re installed, uninstall problematic updates, and more. Here’s how.
