Windows licenses cost a lot—almost to the point of pain. Paying $139 for Windows 11 Home or $200 for Windows 11 Pro ... pay to upgrade from Windows 10. You can make the jump for free.

The easiest way to get Windows 11 is by checking Windows Update on a supported, fully up-to-date Windows 10 PC. But if you ...

Microsoft really, really, really doesn't want you to upgrade your old Windows 10 PC to Windows 11. That's the logic behind the strict hardware compatibility requirements the company imposed when ...

I swear to you that I’m not pirating software, movies, or TV shows. Nor am I downloading anything “adult” while I’m working. But I’m still an unabashed fan of Windows Sandbox, which ...

The developer's latest project is quite impressive. As you may know, Microsoft shipped its big Windows 11 2024 Update (also ...

The Windows 11 2024 Update, also known as Windows 11 24H2, started rolling out last week. Your PC may have even installed it ...

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In January 2024, Microsoft announced that the new Windows 11 PCs, including the Surface line coming out through Spring 2024, will include a Copilot key ... through a free upgrade for eligible ...

Ideally, you need to upgrade to Windows 11. However, if you're running a version of Windows that's older than 10, it's quite likely your PC doesn't meet the necessary specs - you can use our free ...

It’s been a while since I last showed off my desk. The last time I did so as part of MacStories Weekly Issue 405 in February, ...