Using a modern PC with Windows Update turned off is not a good idea these days, but sometimes, pausing or deferring Windows updates is not only warranted but also necessary. Like any other company, ...

Windows kept picking the worst moments to install updates, so I took back control in the only way that truly stuck. This is how I harden and fine‑tune my system, so updates happen on my schedule, not ...

Setting active hours prevents Windows from installing updates and performing forced restarts during your computer's most-used times. Windows also allows you to pause updates for up to 35 days, giving ...

To install the Windows 11 2025 update (version 25H2) through the Windows Update settings, use these steps: Open Settings. Click on Windows Update. Turn on the "Get the latest updates as soon as ...

To stop the “Your version of Windows 10 has reached end of service” notification, you can upgrade to Windows 11, edit the registry (set DiscontinueEOS to 1 ...

Q: Are the Windows 11 upgrade workarounds for noncompliant (Windows 10) computers safe? A: If you’re one of the millions still using Windows 10, you’ve probably seen the frequent reminders lately ...

If you’re thinking about moving forward, Microsoft recommends checking if your PC can run Windows 11. You can do this through ...