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Microsoft tests feature for Copilot AI that remembers your past chats – and it could enrage privacy activists

By Darren Allan published 17 January 24

This is a new feature for Copilot that you’ll either very much love or hate...

Upgrade to Windows 11 or take the risk: Microsoft warns about Windows 10’s end-of-life date once again

By Kristina Terech published 28 May 24

Microsoft urges Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, emphasizing the security risks of not doing so.

Windows 10’s Beta channel is now officially live to bring in new features for testing – but don’t get excited yet

By Kristina Terech published 14 June 24

Windows 10 gets its first new beta release in a long, long time, but this is just preparing the ground for the real work.

Microsoft’s Windows 11 nagging is set to hit new heights - so Windows 10 Pro users prepare yourselves

By Kristina Terech published 1 March 24

Microsoft aggressively nudges Windows 10 users toward Windows 11, sparking criticism for disregarding user choice and resorting to pushy tactics.

Windows 11 or bust: Microsoft is boldly and insistently urging Windows 10 users to move on, or get left behind

By Kristina Terech published 12 April 24

Microsoft nudges Windows 10 users toward a necessary upgrade to Windows 11 or costly extended support, sparking frustration and possible resistance among loyalists facing an uncertain transition.

This Windows 11 installation setting can cut your SSD performance in half. Here's how to disable it

By Allisa James published 6 May 24

Microsoft might be dropping the ball big time for users by enabling auto-encryption for Windows 11 in a new update.

Windows 10's final patch fixes a bewildering number of security flaws – and shows why you need extended updates

By Darren Allan published 16 October 25

170 security flaws being resolved this month underline the danger of running Windows 10 without updates.

Windows 10 diehards can keep their beloved OS secure for a little while longer (for a fee) as Microsoft pleas with them to be reasonable

By John Loeffler published 31 October 24

Windows 10 end of life security support is getting a one year paid extension for all users after October 2025.

Microsoft forges ahead with adding new features to Windows 10 as the OS gets another Windows 11 capability

By Darren Allan published 13 January 24

Remember when Microsoft said Windows 10 was in a feature freeze? Well, it’s clear enough now that this isn’t happening.

Don’t like the ‘News and interests’ panel in Windows 10? You’ll hate Microsoft’s new supersized version even more – but luckily, it’s easy to turn off

By Darren Allan published 20 August 24

Windows 10’s News panel now gobbles up a vast amount of screen real-estate – but there’s no need to panic.

Ahead of EOL-geddon, Windows 10 interest has shot up - but it's all for the wrong reasons

By Wayne Williams published 13 October 25

Windows 10 reaches its end of life - but users are still searching for ways to keep it alive.

Windows 10 gets a fresh lock screen weather widget and bug fixes in new update

By Muskaan Saxena published 24 January 24

Windows 10 users can plan for sunny skies or a bit of rain with the interactive weather updates introduced in update KB5034203.

Microsoft gets into the spam game by again emailing Windows 10 users to prod them to upgrade to Windows 11 – is the nagging going too far now?

By Darren Allan published 19 March 25

Microsoft’s sending out emails to push Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, while promoting OneDrive (again) and the idea of buying a new PC (again).

Windows 10's year of free updates now comes with no strings attached - but only some people will qualify

By Darren Allan published 25 September 25

Don't want to sync your PC settings to get free updates for Windows 10 next year? Here's some good news - but only for those in Europe.

How to sign up for free extended updates in Windows 10 to stay safe until October 2026

By Darren Allan published 14 October 25

If you're confused about where to get Microsoft's free offer of extended support, we'll show you exactly how it's done.

Paranoid about Windows 11’s Recall feature even being on your PC? Here’s some good news – you’ll be able to fully uninstall it

By Kristina Terech published 30 September 24

Microsoft appears to backtrack again as Copilot+ PC owners will now get the option to uninstall the Recall feature.

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 6 May 25

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.

Microsoft introduces Copilot AI to Windows 10 – but there are reasons you might not get it

By Darren Allan published 14 December 23

Microsoft’s AI assistant is officially here for Windows 10, but not for everyone it seems.

Haven’t activated Windows 11? Then you might find yourself locked out of some Microsoft Edge browser settings

By Kristina Terech published 9 May 24

Unactivated Windows users potentially face restrictions in the future as Microsoft tests tighter controls on browser settings.

If you're waiting for Windows 12 I have bad news: Microsoft is seemingly focused on cramming even more AI into Windows 11 instead

By Kristina Terech published 8 January 25

Microsoft bets on Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11, with no Windows 12 on the horizon

Microsoft charging for Windows 10 updates is a necessary evil – but will it get people to upgrade?

By Matt Hanson published 6 December 23

Microsoft has announced that after its end of life, you’ll need to pay for Windows 10 updates.

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 14 April 25

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

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

By Matt Hanson last updated 14 October 25

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.

Over 70% of websites share your personal data – even if you don't consent

By Chiara Castro published 13 November 24

A new research found alarming rates of non-compliance of privacy laws in both the US and Europe. Here's what you can do to take back some control.

There’s now an app to ditch Copilot AI from Windows 11 – but we wouldn’t recommend doing that

By Darren Allan published 13 February 24

Copilot isn’t popular with some – so much so that there’s already an app to strip out AI features from Windows.

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 31 March 25

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.

Hanging onto Windows 10 to avoid Microsoft’s latest brainwaves with Copilot AI? I’ve got bad news for you

By Muskaan Saxena published 10 July 24

Microsoft wants more folks using Copilot, so it’s perhaps not too surprising that what’s happening in Windows 11 with the AI is also coming to Windows 10.

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 26 September 25

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

Windows 10 users who don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11 get new lifeline from Microsoft

By Alex Blake published 24 June 25

There’s a new way to keep your Windows 10 PC safe, even after official support ends this October.

Microsoft forgot to remove Windows 10’s File Explorer from Windows 11 - here’s how to find it

By Kristina Terech published 6 June 24

Discover a clever loophole to enjoy Windows 10’s beloved File Explorer in Windows 11 hassle-free.