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It only took four years, but Windows 11 is now the most popular desktop OS - and time is running out for Windows 10

By Darren Allan published

Windows 10 support ends in just three months, so you need to be thinking about your options at this point.

Microsoft embarrasses itself with Windows 10 pop-up that hogs the desktop urging an upgrade to Windows 11 – then promptly crashes

By Darren Allan published

Windows 10 users, start planning for Windows 11 now – by watching Microsoft’s pop-up pushing an upgrade crash.

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Windows 10 End of Life live: everything you need to know

By Matt Hanson last updated

Today's the day when Windows 10 enters its End of Life phase, where Microsoft will no longer issue updates or security patches. Here's everything you need to know.

Meta's Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are amongst the worst offenders when it comes to social media privacy - here's what you need to know

By Wayne Williams published

Discord takes top spot in social media privacy report, while Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, land at the bottom with TikTok.

This Adobe AEM flaw is as dangerous as they come, and it's already being exploited

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Patches released for two flaws, including a 10/10 one being actively used.

Upgrading to Windows 11 just got easier - Microsoft introduces a new business backup tool

By Benedict Collins published

Businesses rejoice - upgrading to Windows 11 is now even easier.

Microsoft turns to AI to improve Edge browser – but after the Recall debacle I'm worried it could be another privacy nightmare

By Darren Allan published

Microsoft Edge could get a new 'Journeys' AI feature that sounds useful, but may worry the privacy-conscious.

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Windows 11 could soon get a nifty new privacy feature that tells you when people are sneakily looking at your laptop screen

By Darren Allan published

Do you worry about people looking at the contents of your screen when you're using your laptop in public? Windows 11 might soon be able to warn you.

Sticking with Windows 10 this month? Here's what you need to know about your choices and risks you might be taking

By Darren Allan published

We run through all your options as Windows 10's End of Life looms on the near horizon.

Stuck on Windows 10? Tiny11 25H2 is here to answer the prayers of those who can't upgrade to Windows 11

By Darren Allan published

Tiny11 25H2 arrives as a fully up-to-date lightweight version of Windows 11 to tempt those stuck on Windows 10.

I'm exhausted by incessant Windows 11 bugs - and the return of the BitLocker recovery glitch is an ugly sight

By Isaiah Williams published

Windows 11 and 10 have previously faced BitLocker issues - and another glitch has now reared its head.

Can’t securely login to your PC using facial recognition anymore? New Windows 11 update patch is likely to blame – if you can install the update at all

By Darren Allan published

Windows 11’s new update is breaking facial recognition logins with Windows Hello, and also simply failing to install.

Hundreds of businesses beg Microsoft not to kill off free Windows 10 updates

By Craig Hale published

Hundreds of repair businesses, environmental organizations and more ask Microsoft for more free support.

Oh dear - Microsoft Windows Firewall was found to be complaining about...Microsoft code?

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft has admitted there's an issue with Windows Firewall in Windows 11 24H2, but you shouldn't worry.

Microsoft fixes one of its "highest ever" rated security flaws - here's what happened

By Sead Fadilpašić published

An “HTTP request smuggling bug” was found in ASP.NET Core that could allow different security bypasses.

Watch out - this SAP NetWeaver bug has a maximum severity score, and it could target your servers next

By Sead Fadilpašić published

SAP released additional hardening after patching the bug last month.

Bing Wallpaper app arrives on Microsoft Store in Windows 11, and it’s free – but there could be hidden costs here

By Darren Allan published

If the online chatter about the app is correct, you should steer clear of Bing Wallpaper and use Windows Spotlight instead.

Windows 11's hidden PC migration feature proves Microsoft isn't messing around when it comes to killing off Windows 10

By Darren Allan published

Windows 10 is set to get a new way of easily transferring all your data to a brand-new PC, and I’m in two minds about this feature.

Thousands of civil servants have password exposed for over a year in 'particularly dangerous' incident

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hundreds of unique passwords were found on the dark web, and many were reused across services.

Confused by a mysterious update that's suddenly appeared on your Windows 10 PC? Don't panic – here's what you need to know

By Darren Allan published

Microsoft is stealthily installing a mysterious update on Windows 10 PCs: here's what it does, and why you need to start thinking about your next move.

Microsoft finally fixes one frustrating Windows 11 pop-up – just as a more irritating one arrives to take its place

By Darren Allan published

Microsoft just minimized the annoyance with one Windows 11 nag – then put in a much worse one.

UK spy agency warns politicians: 'You are a potential target'

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The Chinese are spying on, or trying to recruit government workers, MI5 warned.

Sensitive customer info exposed in Mango data breach - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Sensitive data stolen in third-party breach affecting Mango customers.

Microsoft looks to be making a big change to how you install and log in to Windows 11 – and I’m not happy about it at all

By Darren Allan published

Microsoft just blocked one workaround to install Windows 11 with a local account, and you can bet other fudges will be on the chopping block, too.

Taiwan warns Chinese cyberattacks are intensifying

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Breaches and misinformation campaigns are up 17% year-on-year.

Almost half of global endpoints still run Windows 10, despite reaching end-of-life - and leaving organizations exposed

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Windows 10 hits EoL, meaning users will no longer receive crucial security updates.

Worrying WatchGuard VPN bug could let hackers hijack your devices - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A WatchGuard VPN patch is already available - so make sure you apply it as soon as possible.

Tearing your hair out because you can't sign up for Windows 10 extended updates? New patch fixes annoying bug and makes support to October 2026 available for all

By Darren Allan published

New Windows 10 update brings extended support offer to all PCs – and fixes a bug that was preventing some people from signing up.

Microsoft unveils a new cloud backup tool to finally help businesses solve a key issue

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft makes Windows Backup for Organizations available to help users migrate to Windows 11.