We live in an age of mass consumption, encouraged to buy new things rather than make old ones last. In the spirit of encouraging repeat customers, many tech companies make devices difficult to repair, ...

Windows 10 reaches end of life on October 14, 2025, and my perfectly good second computer can't upgrade to Windows 11. Instead of paying $30 to get a year of security updates, I'll keep it secure ...

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...