The latest Windows 11 update is an optional one, but Microsoft has a few solid reasons for you to pull the trigger and install it right now.

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Windows 10 can still receive security-only updates after end of support through Extended Security Updates (ESU). If your PC ...

Microsoft has ended its phone-based activation for Windows and Office, pushing users to an online-only system requiring a Microsoft account. This change, discovered by a tech enthusiast, impacts older ...

Microsoft has effectively retired phone-based product activation for Windows and Office, closing off another offline path that users—particularly those on older operating systems—have relied on for ...

Online activation now requires a Microsoft account, forcing users to connect to the internet and use Microsoft's online portal at aka.ms/aoh. Microsoft has not officially announced this change, even ...

Microsoft has quietly taken another step toward an entirely online ecosystem, effectively ending phone-based activation for Windows and Office products. While the company has not made a formal ...

Microsoft has seemingly disabled phone call activation for Windows 11, and perhaps older versions as well, making it impossible to activate Windows without an Internet connection. This is an unwelcome ...

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Windows 10 product usually works with Windows 11, but the problems occur if your Windows 10 license is an OEM license (tied to original device hardware and not transferable) rather than a Retail ...

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 7 are packed with tons of power, a multitude of cameras, and a world of AI tricks to justify their super price tags. We've tested both—here's what you need to ...