If you’re a PCWorld reader, there’s a good chance you’ve built a PC or two—and every PC build needs a copy of Windows. The full retail version of Windows can be pricier than some hardware parts ...

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It’s easy to go from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro. Switching back is harder, but still possible. Brianne is an editorial intern for CNET from Bay Shore, NY. She is a rising senior at Boston ...

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 ...

Windows 10 still holds its own, despite Windows 11 being worth the upgrade. It has many of the same features as its younger sibling, and with some applications, it still performs better. But if you ...