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This is no normal mini PC, as the price highlights, but the power and expansion options offer serious potential.

Members of the Windows 1.0 team at their 40-year reunion this week. L-R, kneeling/sitting: Joe Barello, Ed Mills, Tandy Trower, Mark Cliggett, Steve Ballmer (holding a Windows 1.0 screenshot) and Don ...

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The one-time license provides the OS on a single PC—ideal for users who want to upgrade without recurring costs. If you’re running Windows 10 and have delayed the upgrade, this is an ideal time to act ...

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 in October. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and install ...

The era of Windows 10 is officially over, and Windows 11 has taken over. Microsoft ended support for their former OS in October, although it will still offer security updates for one more year. Plenty ...

Windows 10 support ended on Tuesday, October 14. That means Windows 10 PCs will no longer receive security updates automatically, and you must take action to ensure these devices remain secure when ...

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...