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Updating Your Devices Is an Easy Step Toward Better Cybersecurity

The easiest way to improve your security is to make sure your OS and other apps are updated.

Articleby Zachary McAuliffeMarch 2, 2022 7:00 AM PST

Still running Windows 7? Time is running out to upgrade to Windows 10

You can still get Windows 10 for free -- and you'll need it to get the free Windows 11 upgrade.

Articleby Alison DeNisco RayomeOctober 5, 2021 11:55 AM PDT

How to create a Windows 10 bootable USB: It's easier than you think

Every Windows user should have a Windows 10 boot drive around at all times. It can save you from future headaches if you run into issues with your computer.

Articleby Jason CiprianiSeptember 5, 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: Seriously, here's why you need to update

Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 almost two years ago. For the sake of your own security, 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