Microsoft has just issued a new warning for millions of Windows users, with “threat actors increasingly using [new] tactics aimed at circumventing defense mechanisms.” These attacks have escalated over the last six months, and the company has now issued a detailed set of recommendations.

If you’re on a very old version of Windows, you may be able to update to Windows 10 instead and enjoy the final 12 months of official support. Microsoft goes on to recommend using its cloud storage subscription-based service OneDrive to migrate your data to a new computer.

Windows 11 will reach its maximum only on new PCs, says Microsoft. The company has recently updated its support page with new advice.

If your PC runs Windows 10, you can ignore those pesky compatibility checks and upgrade to Windows 11. Here's how nearly two dozen ZDNET readers got the job done and saved their laptops from the scrap pile.

Everyone hates passwords; that’s a fact of modern life. That includes Microsoft, which has confirmed a surprisingly password-free future for Windows 11 users.