Fortunately, protecting your PC doesn’t need to be a complex or costly endeavor. You can significantly enhance your computer's security using only the built-in tools and settings available on your ...

Want real security without subscriptions? These three open-source tools help you lock down your computer with no ads, no ...

Microsoft announced that passwordless authentication is now easier on Windows 11 through native support for third-party ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5068861 and KB5068865 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...

Once upon a time, Windows was notorious for its poor security, with frequent reports of major attacks by viruses and hackers. With the release of Windows 7, Microsoft started to get its security act ...

Historically, Windows has had a bad reputation for security, and there are far more malware strains that target Windows than any other operating system out there — largely due to the scale of PCs that ...

Windows Security is not the same across Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft’s built-in security suite protects against online and offline threats in both operating systems, but Windows 11 gets extra ...

If Windows Update says your computer doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements, you might just need to tweak some settings.

To start, Microsoft is enhancing "out of the box" hardware security by making sure all Copilot+ PCs will be Secured-core devices, according to the release. "Secured-core PCs provide advanced firmware ...

Microsoft briefly broke the Extended Security Updates wizard needed to continue receiving Windows 10 updates. Windows 10 ...

It’s tempting to jump straight into personalizing a new Windows 11 PC — apps, wallpaper, the works. I’ve been there. There’s just something about tweaking a new machine that makes it feel like yours.