Windows 10 can still receive security-only updates after end of support through Extended Security Updates (ESU). If your PC ...

Windows 11 looks familiar on the surface, but buried behind its glossy desktop is a grab bag of strange utilities, ...

Windows supports a host of apps from Microsoft and third-party developers. However, here are some less-known ones that can ...

Recently, there have been discussions and speculation that Windows cannot be activated by phone. When attempting to do so, you receive the message that this is “currently” not possible. Microsoft ...

If you’ve ever relied on Microsoft’s phone activation for Windows, it’s time to say goodbye to that method. As of December 3, 2025, Microsoft quietly retired the traditional phone-based activation for ...

Phone activation for Windows has been discontinued. You'll have to use an online portal to activate Windows. The portal requires a Microsoft or business account. Microsoft has typically offered a few ...

PCWorld reports that Microsoft has quietly discontinued telephone activation for Windows 10 and 11, eliminating the last method to activate Windows without an internet connection. Users calling the ...

Microsoft has taken another step in its effort to keep users constantly connected, quietly eliminating one of the oldest and most useful activation methods — phone activation. Until now, this method ...

A typosquatted domain impersonating the Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) tool was used to distribute malicious PowerShell scripts that infect Windows systems with the 'Cosmali Loader'.

Windows activation confirms that your copy of the operating system is genuine and fully licensed. This short guide explains what Windows activation is, why it matters, and the different activation ...

Microsoft is also testing its new Xbox full screen mode with regular Windows 11 PCs. Microsoft is also testing its new Xbox full screen mode with regular Windows 11 PCs. is a senior editor and author ...