Windows 7

Latest News

Download 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 RayomeApril 28, 2021 3:00 AM PDT

Still using Windows 7? These security tips will protect your laptop now that support is dead

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 protect your computer.

Articleby Alison DeNisco RayomeApril 5, 2021 4:00 AM PDT

5 Windows 10 features that are better than what you had on Windows 7

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

Articleby Alison DeNisco RayomeMarch 25, 2021 3:00 AM PDT

Windows 7 to 10 upgrade: Everything you need to know before you update

Microsoft support for Windows 7 is officially over. For security, software updates and other reasons, it's time to stop procrastinating and make the move to Windows 10.

Articleby Alison DeNisco RayomeFebruary 26, 2021 3:30 AM PST

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

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

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

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