The Latest Breaking News from Windows

How to sign up for free extended updates in Windows 10 to stay safe until October 2026

If you're confused about where to get Microsoft's free offer of extended support, we'll show you exactly how it's done.

TechRadar · Oct 14, 2025

Using Windows 10 past 14 October? You’re leaving the door open to attackers

As of 14 October, Microsoft will cease technical support for Windows 10, as well as feature updates, and – most critically – security updates.

TechRadar · Oct 14, 2025

As Windows 10 signs off, ReactOS devs are exploring a long-awaited feature in WDDM support — investigation could pave the way for newer GPU hardware compatibility

ReactOS developers are now working on implementing the Windows Display Driver Model in the Windows OS alternative, as Windows 10 reaches end-of-life.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 14, 2025

Microsoft makes it official: Dark mode is getting a major (and sorely needed) upgrade on Windows 11

Dark mode is finally coming to more areas of the OS on Windows 11, including legacy interfaces like the File Explorer and more, Microsoft confirms.

Windows Central · Oct 13, 2025

Millions risk losing all their data as Microsoft ends Windows 10 support

Around 5 million people in the UK still use Microsoft’s old operating system

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Perfect timing? Microsoft breaks Windows 11 upgrade tool — on the eve of Windows 10’s End of Life.

Microsoft recently admitted that it has broken the Windows Media Creation Tool, making it difficult to upgrade to Windows 11 amid Windows 10's imminent death. However, it has provided a workaround as it works on a permanent fix for the issue.

Windows Central · Oct 13, 2025

Windows 11 review

Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft, and while it gets a lot right, there's still work to be done, even four years after its launch.

TechRadar · Oct 13, 2025

Microsoft breaks Media Creation Tool on the eve of Windows 10 end-of-life — company confirms Windows 11 upgrade tool 'might not work as expected', outlines alternatives

The latest version of the Windows Media Creation Tool 'might close unexpectedly, displaying no error message' admits Microsoft.

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 13, 2025

Despite declining sales and the latest 'Xbox' being a handheld PC, Microsoft says it's still making a next-gen console: 'We are actively investing in our future first-party consoles and devices'

Everything is an Xbox, but some devices will still be even more Xbox.

PC Gamer · Oct 12, 2025

Time has run out for millions of Windows 10 users, but here's the trick for a free one-year extension

If you haven't yet upgraded to Windows 11 yet, your Windows 10 PC could soon be at risk. Here's how to get another year of security updates for free.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 12, 2025