The Windows Media Creation tool is easy to use and lets you keep a USB drive handy so you can install Windows 11 anytime you ...

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...

Windows 10 is officially no longer supported after today, and it's time to upgrade to Windows 11. As long as you have a supported PC, it's very easy to install. But therein lies the problem: Windows ...

The new setup experience takes inspiration from the Media Creation Tool, the official app for creating bootable Windows media. The familiar violet backgrounds are gone, replaced with a sleek black and ...

A new Windows 11 Home trick lets users bypass Microsoft Account sign-in and create a local account without an internet ...

A "Learn more" link in Windows 11 Home's setup screen creates a local account without signing in to a Microsoft account, no ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Let me state the obvious right up front: it's ...

With this free utility, you can upgrade from Windows 10 - or install Windows 11 on a clean PC - without bumping into Microsoft's onerous requirements. Here's how ...

How long will it take to update your PC to the Windows 11 2024 Update? If my tests are any indicator, you’d be twiddling your thumbs for a lot longer than usual. Microsoft characterizes Windows 11 ...

This article is based on information as of September 20, 2026.If you have seen "Windows 11 26H2" in the news and are worried ...