Windows 10

Windows 10 launched on July 29, 2015, as a successor to Microsoft's previous operating system, Windows 8.1. After ten years, the company will end its support (End of Life) for Windows 10 PCs on October 14, 2025, which means no more security patches or software updates via Windows Update. Software may continue to function past this date, but only a payment to Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) system will be able to access Microsoft-certified support until October 2028.
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Windows 10 support ends in 2025, but Microsoft 365 apps on that OS will keep getting (some) updates until 2028
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft will support Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 until 2028, even after the OS reaches end-of-life and stops receiving updates in 2025.

How to disable password after resuming from sleep on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 10, you can use at least three ways to skip the password requirement when your device wakes up from sleep and quickly jump to the desktop.

End of 10 urges Windows 10 users to consider Linux in an age-old debate
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 10 A small team named "End of 10" recommends switching to Linux as Windows 10's death looms instead of buying a new PC, promoting an absence of ads and telemetry.

How to use Event Viewer on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 10, you can use the legacy Event Viewer to find logs with information to help you troubleshoot and fix software and hardware problems.

How to use System Restore on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Recovery On Windows 10, you can use the System Restore feature to undo system changes that may be preventing your devices from starting or working correctly, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Microsoft says Copilot+ PCs are "up to 5x faster" than Windows 10 devices
By Kevin Okemwa published
Laptops Microsoft is combining Copilot+ PC marketing with Windows 10 upgrade messaging. The company claims the AI-powered PCs are "up to 5x faster" than a 5-year-old Windows 10 device.

How to fix hard drive not showing in Windows 10 File Explorer
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Troubleshoot If the secondary hard drive isn't showing up in File Explorer, you can use these steps to resolve the issue on Windows 10.

How to fix second monitor not detected on Windows 10 and 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
How-to On Windows 10 and 11, you can use these steps to fix a second monitor not detected on your PC, and here's how.

How to change DNS settings on your PC running Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Networking The idea of setting up a DNS can seem daunting. But fear not. In this guide, I will show you three methods to change the DNS settings on Windows 10 for more reliable and private resolvers.

How to use DiskPart to clean and format drive not working on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Drive fixer On Windows 10, you can use the DiskPart command-line tool to clean and properly format a hard drive, fixing data corruption and other issues to make the storage usable again.
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