Everything you need to know about Windows 10 — from the end of life transition to upgrading to Windows 11 and everything in between. Use the guides below to find the answer you need.
Windows 10 End of Life
Windows 10 reached its end of life on 14 October 2025. Microsoft stopped releasing security patches, bug fixes and technical support for the operating system after this date. This section covers everything you need to know about what that means and what to do about it.
- Windows 10 End of Life: What It Means for You — the essential overview
- Windows 10 End of Life: What Businesses Need to Do — compliance, ESU and migration planning
- Windows 10 Extended Security Updates — paid patches until 2028
Upgrading to Windows 11
Upgrading to Windows 11 is free if your PC meets the requirements. These guides walk you through checking compatibility and completing the upgrade.
- Can My PC Run Windows 11? — hardware check, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
- How to Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 — step-by-step
- What to Do If Your PC Cannot Run Windows 11 — ESU, new hardware, Linux
Windows 10 vs Windows 11
- Windows 10 vs Windows 11: What Is the Difference? — interface, performance, features
Related: Windows 11 Guides
Already on Windows 11 or just upgraded? These guides help you get the most out of it.
- How to Speed Up Windows 11
- Windows 11 Taskbar Not Working — How to Fix It
- Windows 11 Wi-Fi Keeps Disconnecting — How to Fix
- Windows 11 Bluetooth Not Working — How to Fix
Considering Linux?
If your PC cannot run Windows 11, Linux is a free alternative that runs well on older hardware.
