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If you have a PC enrolled in the Windows Insider Program, you may have a new Windows 11 pre-release update to install.

In June 2025, Microsoft announced that, in June 2026, it would begin deprecating Secure Boot certificates of Windows systems ...

IT admins will be busy this month patching Microsoft software and apps, but not nearly as busy as they were in January.

We're back to settle what has become an age-old debate: does Windows 11 or Windows 10 deliver better gaming performance? Microsoft has been rolling out Windows 11 25H2 for the past few months, an ...

Zorin OS Hits 2 Million Downloads as Windows 10 Support Ends Your email has been sent If your older PC is suddenly feeling unloved by Microsoft, you’re not alone ...

The Honor Win series has officially arrived, redefining mobile endurance with a massive 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery and a super-smooth 185Hz OLED display. Designed for peak gaming performance, ...

Honor is all set to launch the Honor Win series of smartphones on Dec. 26 in China. The lineup will include dual flagship phones, namely the Honor Win RT and the more powerful Honor Win. There have ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

If you already use a local account, the Windows 11 upgrade won't require you to use a Microsoft account. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Windows 10 support has ended. Some Linux distributions have seen record downloads. It's time to consider making the switch from Windows to Linux. Support for Windows 10 ended just a few days ago, ...