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Here's how to upgrade your PC to Windows 11, even if it's incompatible

If you've been dragging your feet on an OS upgrade, there are a few ways to switch for free.

How to clear your Windows 11 PC cache (and put an end to slow performance)

Clearing out this hidden data can significantly speed up your computer - here's how to find and access the setting.
ZDNet

Can your old PC handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to find out - before you try

When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. And although you have a variety of options, the simplest solution is to ...
ExtremeTech

A Windows XP User Is Running Windows 11 in a Virtual Machine

A Reddit user figured out how to run Windows 11 on a Windows XP computer using a virtual machine. The experiment was conducted on a Windows XP x64 system, utilizing VirtualBox 5.2.44 with Certificate ...
Popular Mechanics

Support For Windows 10 Ends Next Month: Here's How to Update Your PC to Windows 11 If You Haven’t Already

It’s time to get on board with Windows 11. Four years after launching its current operating system, Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Though Microsoft has quietly given ...

This is how much RAM your Mac or Windows PC needs to run smoothly

The bar has been raised, but the answer still depends on your goals.
PC World

Windows 10 dies next week. Here’s how to keep your older PC alive

Many people who are running Windows 10 and haven’t updated to Windows 11 are doing so because their computer doesn’t support the greatly increased system requirements. So what can you do if you have ...