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If you’ve been following our coverage for the last few years, you’ll already know that 2025 is the year that Windows 10 died. Technically. “Died,” because Microsoft’s formal end-of-support date came ...

The Get Help app in Windows 11 is a built-in Microsoft support tool that helps you troubleshoot problems, run diagnostics, and contact Microsoft directly. It replaces the older Contact Support feature ...

Microsoft is keen to keep improving Windows 11, adding new features that make the system easier and more useful for everyday tasks. Some updates are small, while others significantly alter how people ...

Microsoft has recently been transforming Notepad, Windows’ long-standing minimalist text editor, into a more advanced and functional tool. The software giant has significantly expanded Notepad’s ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...

The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 provides customers with a more secure option to continue using their Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, while they transition to Windows ...

For fixing Windows errors, we recommend Fortect: Fortect will identify and deploy the correct fix for your Windows errors. Follow the 3 easy steps to get rid of Windows errors: You can apply this ...

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...

The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. When you upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, you’ll ...

This guide explains what actually causes the Help tab to keep opening and walks you through the most effective ways to stop it permanently. These fixes work on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 ...