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Tested Windows 11 how-tos and fixes, plus everything you need for the end of Windows 10 support: checking compatibility, upgrading without losing files, backups and the settings worth changing first.
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Windows 11 Settings to Change Right After You Upgrade
The first settings we change on every new Windows 11 PC: fewer ads and tips, a cleaner Start menu, quieter notifications, safer…
How to Back Up Your Windows PC Before You Upgrade
Three free ways to back up a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC before you upgrade (Windows Backup with OneDrive, File History,…
How to Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 Without Losing Files
The upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is still free for eligible PCs and keeps your files and apps. Here are…
How to Check If Your PC Can Run Windows 11
Microsoft’s free PC Health Check app tells you whether your PC meets Windows 11’s requirements. Here’s how to use it, how to…
Windows 10 End of Support: What It Means for You and What to Do Now
Windows 10 stopped getting regular updates in October 2025, and Microsoft has since extended home Extended Security Updates to October 12, 2027.…