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.

Microsoft ends support for its older OS this month, but there are three ways to stay on Windows 10, two of which are free.

There’s also another option: Extended Security Updates. This lets you keep Windows 10 safe for one more year. To enroll, go ...

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 ...