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Microsoft no longer supports Windows 8.1. If you're still running it on your PC, you're long overdue for an upgrade. Lance is an experienced writer who tries to unravel the mysteries of personal tech.

Are you still running Windows 8.1? Microsoft ended extended support for that version back on January 10, 2023. That means those of you stuck with the old operating system have been out of the loop for ...

As with all Windows and Mac operating systems, an end of support is inevitable. Windows XP ended on April 8, 2014. Windows ...