Some of the worst hacks exploit unpatched firmware.

Last year, several dangerous security vulnerabilities were found in the popular 7zip compression tool that were closed with new versions. However, these patches had to be downloaded and installed ...

If you're wondering what your computer's BIOS or UEFI is, and whether or not you need to update it, you've come to the right place. I'll explain what these terms mean, what these pieces of software do ...

Firmware and software updates are both essential for keeping your devices healthy. Here's how they're different and why you ...

Secure Boot protects your PC against bootkit malware. The Windows update refreshes expiring Secure Boot certificates. To install, head to Settings and select Windows Update. I typically advise Windows ...

Beyond fixing a host of security vulnerabilities, the latest Patch Tuesday will display your Secure Boot status to make sure ...

New warning for Windows users. Barely 48 hours after Microsoft’s new security update went live, we had warnings that its ...

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Windows 11 24H2 is unavailable for thousands of users due to safeguard or compatibility holds Microsoft has placed on specific device and software configurations. Microsoft places compatibility holds ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...