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Paul Thurrott is rethinking Thurrott.com from the ground up: a retooled Windows 11 Field Guide tied to Windows release cadence, a new travel-focused podcast, consolidated and free weekly newsletters, and a planned overhaul of the site’s membership and UI systems — changes that aim to simplify...

The end of support for Windows 10 is no longer a distant speck on the horizon—it's right around the corner, and for millions of PC users, that looming October 14, 2025 deadline marks a pivotal moment. Microsoft’s message is unambiguous: after that date, Windows 10 will stop receiving free...

Microsoft's recent promotional video for Windows 11 has brought to light a potential hidden cost associated with the upgrade from Windows 10. While the upgrade itself is free, the data migration process may necessitate a Microsoft subscription for users with more than 5GB of data. The Hidden...

Windows users are facing a crossroads—a moment when the already-complex world of operating systems has been complicated further by mounting costs, a shifting competitive landscape, and an unmistakable sense of fatigue over forced upgrades. The so-called “Windows 11 upgrade tax”—referring to both...

As Microsoft sharpens its approach to software lifecycle management, Windows 10 users who rely on Microsoft 365 apps—formerly known as Office 365—are finding themselves at a crossroads. With Windows 10’s end of support set for October 14, 2025, millions of users are already contemplating their...

Upgrading your operating system is one of those perennial topics that manages to ignite both opportunity and anxiety within the Windows community. Every major OS launch, from Windows XP through Vista, 7, 8, 10, and now 11, brings with it a wave of anticipation, skepticism, and—let's face it—a...

As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, ASUS has joined Microsoft in urging users to transition to Windows 11. This recommendation aligns with Microsoft's strategy to phase out Windows 10 and promote the adoption of Windows 11, particularly emphasizing the...

As enterprises in the Middle East prepare for the transition from Windows 10, Kingston Technology is at the forefront, offering advanced SSD and DRAM solutions to facilitate a secure and efficient upgrade process. With the impending end-of-support for Windows 10, organizations face the dual...

Microsoft has just dealt some seriously bad news to millions of Windows 10 users and it could prove costly for anyone with an older PC in their homes. The Redmond company has just confirmed that its latest Windows 10 release, called 22H2, is going to be its last which means users of this hughly...

Will someone please post any special pricing for Windows 8 when it becomes seen. I found one today for something to do with buying a Windows 7 machine and I believe I am correct you then get a copy of Windows 8 for $14.99. And could someone tell me if I correct the last time with Windows the...

I have another issue. Before I got windows 7, I was this current setup: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 4 x 1GB Kingston Value ram DDR2800 running in dual channel (While the model number is the same, 2 sticks are low profile the other are normal height) Biostar TA690G-AM2 motherboard ATI-Radeon HD4830...

I plan on upgrading to Windows 7 64 from XP 64 this October but I am a little confused as to how the pricing for this works. I understand that XP users are eligible for the upgrade price for Windows 7 but a few things about this does not make sense to me. The first thing is where to purchase...