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Upgrade to Windows 10 for free right now

Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7, so it's time to make the move to Windows 10.

Articleby Alison DeNisco RayomeMay 5, 2020 7:57 AM PDT

Windows 10 is now on 1 billion devices

Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 in January, encouraging more people to upgrade to Windows 10 -- and it seems to have worked.

Articleby Alison DeNisco RayomeMarch 16, 2020 7:15 AM PDT

Moving from Windows 7 to Windows 10: Everything you need to know

Update to Windows 10 to keep your machine safe from malware and other security issues.

Articleby Alison DeNisco RayomeMarch 2, 2020 4:30 AM PST

Best Windows 10 laptops to update your retired Windows 7 dinosaur

Take advantage of what Microsoft's current OS can do now that Windows 7 support has ended.

Articleby Joshua GoldmanFebruary 26, 2020 4:00 AM PST

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5 Windows 10 features that beat what you had on Windows 7

Security, the start menu and Cortana all get updates in Windows 10.

Articleby Alison DeNisco RayomeFebruary 24, 2020 4:00 AM PST

Beware Windows 7 users: Malware campaign targeting IoT devices

If you haven't upgraded to Windows 10 yet, you're at an increased risk of infection.

Articleby Alison DeNisco RayomeFebruary 5, 2020 5:00 AM PST

Apple revamps Maps app, Nintendo Switch outsells SNES

In today's top stories, Apple says its new maps are more accurate than before. Meanwhile, Nintendo's latest console hits another milestone.

Videoby Iyaz AkhtarJanuary 31, 2020 4:00 AM PST

Windows 7 support is dead, but these 7 security tips will still protect your laptop

You should upgrade to Windows 10 as soon as possible, but if you just can't or won't, we'll show you how to level up your Windows 7 security until you can update your computer.

Articleby Alison DeNisco RayomeJanuary 28, 2020 3:00 AM PST

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9 great reads from CNET this week

What tech terrifies the Picard cast, just who is eating the Impossible Burger and why even sex toys are vulnerable to hackers.

Articleby CNET News staffJanuary 18, 2020 5:00 AM PST

Careful, that 'Critical Microsoft Windows update' email is actually ransomware

Updating to Windows 10? Don't fall victim to this spam email attack.

Articleby Alison DeNisco RayomeNovember 19, 2019 8:00 AM PST

How to clean out junk files in Windows 10

Free up gigabytes of space on your desktop, laptop or tablet -- no special tools required.

Articleby Tom McNamaraFebruary 13, 2019 2:35 PM PST

Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 7 one year from today

After that, you're on your own -- you won't get updates or security fixes.

Articleby Marrian ZhouJanuary 14, 2019 1:35 PM PST