Windows 7 is the greatest argument for ditching Windows 11.

Upgrading operating systems is always an exciting event, it almost feels like the device you’re upgrading gets a breath of fresh air. The good news is that anyone running Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 ...

TL;DR: Windows 7 is experiencing a surprising resurgence in 2025, rising to nearly 10% of the global desktop Windows market share, up from 2% in July. Despite Microsoft ending support in 2023, its ...

Computers are a significant investment, especially for those on fixed incomes. Fortunately, with proper care and maintenance, older computers can remain secure and functional for years. Let's address ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. The secret to the continuing availability of security patches ...

It’s the end of the line for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. These older versions of Windows (plus Windows RT) stop receiving all security updates today, over a decade after their original releases.

Mozilla recently updated its official Firefox support article for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, giving users of these ancient operating systems six more months of safe, ...

Why it matters: Windows 7 went out of Microsoft's extended support (through the Extended Security Updates paid program) in January, and software companies are now revealing they will do the same in ...