ZDNET's key takeaways The Black Screen of Death is incredibly annoying, but often easily diagnosed.The most common culprits are outdated software or faulty drivers. With a few quick fixes and basic ...

Avoid common pitfalls when setting up new computer. Learn the 10 mistakes people make, from installing components incorrectly ...

Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a bug that causes your PC to restart when you choose the Update and shut down option.

Microsoft's ESU program provides security updates for Windows 10. You normally just head to Windows Update to register for the program. If the option doesn't appear, there are ways to trigger it. You ...

Windows 11 version 23H2 will stop getting security updates on November 11, 2025. If you’re still running this version, released back in October 2023, your PC won’t receive the monthly patches that ...

Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and there’s now a surge in Windows 11 upgrades taking place. There is one check you ...

If you're seeing "end of support" messages even though your Windows 10 PC is enrolled in extended support, here's what's ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 might take a little tinkering if Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements. While many Windows 11 holdouts are now finally making the switch, a ...

If your Windows 11 PC recently refused to boot and you suddenly found your keyboard and mouse unresponsive, you weren’t alone. A botched October update left many users stuck in the Windows Recovery ...

Microsoft is rolling out a fix for Active Directory issues affecting some Windows Server 2025 systems after installing security updates released since September. As Redmond explained when it ...