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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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.

PC shipments surge ahead of the death of Windows 10
By Sean Endicott published
Computing Global PC shipments rose sharply in Q1 2025, driven by the end of Windows 10 support and uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and international trade.

12 Best ways to free up hard drive space on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Storage control On Windows 10, you can use the tips to free up space on your computer to make room for more important files.

How to create an energy report on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 10, you can use these steps to create and analyze an energy report to diagnose and resolve energy efficiency problems with your desktop computer or laptop.

How to make a full backup of your Windows 10 PC
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Data You should always create a backup to safeguard your files and setup, and here's how on Windows 10.

Windows 10 is about to lose another feature
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Microsoft’s latest "update" for Windows 10 removes the clock with seconds from the Calendar flyout.

How to find your PC's model number on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
PC Info Windows 10 offers different ways to find your computer's model number when the tag is missing, or you don't want to use third-party tools, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
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