If your PC runs Windows 10, you can ignore those pesky compatibility checks and upgrade to Windows 11. Here's how nearly two dozen ZDNET readers got the job done and saved their laptops from the scrap pile.| ZDNET
Microsoft tightened its already strict hardware compatibility requirements for Windows 11 upgrades again. The updated Rufus utility can bypass those restrictions for most PCs, but it's the end of the line for an unlucky few.| ZDNET
Businesses can expect to pay a premium for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates. Educators will fare better. And for the first time, consumers can sign up. You also have free options, but they're risky.| ZDNET
The latest Windows update glitch affects certain Asus PCs. Here's why you should avoid the update even if you don't have an affected model - and how to roll it back if you need to.| ZDNET
New to Windows 11? We've got answers to all your questions - from system requirements to TPMs, Windows 12 expectations, and more - including those you didn't think to ask.| ZDNET
Microsoft kept giving away free upgrades to Windows 10 on old hardware for more than eight years. The upgrades officially ended in 2023, but I've seen scattered reports that it still works for some people. But should you even bother?| ZDNET
Windows 10 and 11 each offer a built-in screen-recording tool for gaming, though it can record just about any screen activity. And Windows 11 has an even better option. Here's what to know.| ZDNET
