If a Windows upgrade has ever gone sideways on you, you know how vague and unhelpful the error messages can be. Here are my go-to troubleshooting tricks when that happens.

Microsoft explicitly mentions that it has fixed an issue that prevented connections to shared files and folders using the SMB ...

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Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update KB5065790 fixes SMBv1 file sharing problems and a sign-in freeze caused by SIM PIN.

These are the minimum system requirements for installing Windows 11 on a PC. If your device does not meet these requirements, you may not be able to install Windows ...

The Windows 11 Start Menu Styler lets you customize the Start menu the way you want. You can remove the recommended section, restore the classic Windows 10 style menu, or try themes such as ...

You might have played around with God modes in PC games before, where you type in a code to get supernatural powers that defy the normal physics of the game or make you invincible. Surprise! Windows ...

Hundreds of readers have completed upgrades using ZDNET's help. In general, they report the upgrade is easy, with few issues. For those who had problems, there were typically simple fixes. Microsoft's ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

On Thursday, Sept. 11, communities across the Lower Hudson Valley will gather to honor the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Center and the ...

It’s time to get on board with Windows 11. Four years after launching its current operating system, Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Though Microsoft has quietly given ...