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It seems like ancient history now, but during the first year following the launch of Windows 10, users running a Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 PC could upgrade for free—all they needed was a valid ...

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Over a billion PCs could still be using Windows 10 and that means many may be at greater risk of cyber attacks.

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Although Microsoft's July 29 deadline has expired, there's an easy way to get Windows 10 gratis -- provided you don't mind a little white internet lie. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and ...

If you thought you were unlucky when Microsoft announced the opportunity for its users running older versions of Windows to upgrade to the latest Windows 10 and you missed out on the opportunity, you ...

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