Windows 10

Does your ageing laptop need a boost? We look at the software tweaks and hardware upgrades that will give your computer a new lease of life

A welcome visual refresh, but nothing that makes it a must-have upgrade

Find out how to turn on, or off, Windows Defender on Windows 10 and older versions of Windows

It isn’t safe to run a Windows 7 PC connected to the internet, but if you don’t want to lose access to your apps and setup this is a cunning workaroun…

If your Windows 10 system isn't playing ball, you can reset it back to its factory conditions

Has your PC frozen during an update? Here's how to get it running again

It’s the easiest security solution imaginable – but these built-in protections aren’t without their foibles

Does Windows 10 feel a bit sluggish for you? Read on for tips and tricks to speed up the OS

Selling your laptop? Make sure that all your sensitive data is gone before it reaches its new owner

Layered feature makes it easier to selectively block USB devices in Windows

Overwhelming demand shuts the door to new users, for now

Tips and tricks for everything from upgrade issues and freeing up storage, to solving privacy errors and using safe mode

Find out how to get expert help and support for Windows 10 from Microsoft and others

Can the open-source OS really stand up to Microsoft's enterprise juggernaut?

The confirmation adds weight to the rumours that Windows 11 is coming

Some of Windows 10’s most useful features are mysteriously tucked away. We reveal how to find and make the most of the operating system’s hidden ‘mode…

The move to a solid-state drive will transform your Windows experience

The highly customisable taskbar will appear for all users over the next few weeks

The best way to run Windows apps on an M1 Mac – but it’s not yet a fully stable proposition

Discover ways to break free from endless Windows automatic repair loops

We've rounded up the best notebooks, ultrabooks, and ultraportables around

A roundup of some of the most sophisticated Windows tweaks designed for power users in mind

When it comes to moving from Windows 7 to Windows 10, it's better late than never