These End of Service notifications originate from the EOSNotify and OobeUpdater processes. These can be disabled using several ways, including modifying the Windows Registry, disabling Scheduled tasks ...

Credit: ElisaRiva, modified by IDG Comm. I love Windows, but that doesn’t mean I love everything about it. In fact, Windows can behave in a lot of very annoying ways until you make some tweaks. When I ...

The end is here—at least, it is for Windows 10. Microsoft officially stopped supporting the decade-old operating system on October 14, 2025. There's one hiccup, though: Even though Windows 11 is a ...

Microsoft has recently published a support article reminding Windows 10 and 11 users about the "active hours" setting, which ...

QUESTION: Are the Windows 11 upgrade workarounds for non-compliant (Windows 10) computers safe? ANSWER: If you’re one of the millions still using Windows 10, you’ve probably seen the now-frequent ...

Windows Defender is a crucial security tool designed to protect your system from harmful files and malware in Windows 11/10. However, dealing with it can sometimes be frustrating, as it mistakenly ...

You don’t have to abandon your trusty old computer just yet. We show you how to extend the life of your Windows 10 machine. Chris Hoffman is the author of Windows Intelligence, an email newsletter ...

A modern Windows PC works great with a high-resolution display — or with multiple displays. But even so, it’s easy to find yourself squinting at small elements on your screen while you’re working. You ...

Has the battery performance of your laptop noticeably declined? Here's how to generate a report in Windows to help you monitor the health of your device. If you've been dragging your feet on an OS ...

Are you still using Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop? If so, you need to know this: As of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" phase. What that means is that while Windows ...