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 ...

PCWorld outlines four essential security upgrades for new PCs: verifying Windows encryption settings, optimizing antivirus configurations, enabling biometric login, and setting up dedicated password ...

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 ...

Microsoft has updated Smart App Control in Windows 11 so the feature can be toggled on or off without requiring a clean ...

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.

This feature ensures your account is safe. You must enter our Windows PIN or use the Security key to authenticate yourself whenever asked. However, follow these suggestions if you feel the prompt is ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5077181 and KB5075941 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...

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The latest advice warns users to protect their work by stopping Windows from suddenly updating when they’re midstream. “Stop your PC from restarting when you don’t want it to,” Microsoft warns. “Set ...