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's default settings for Windows 11 are filled with tiny annoyances, including unnecessary taskbar icons and unwanted apps. Here's how to declutter your PC and maximize its security.

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.

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Windows 11 January 2026 Update is rolling out for Windows 11 25H2, 24H2, and 23H2, as well as Windows Server 2025 and 2023.

October 15, 2025: Changed the headline and some of the copy to note that the one-year extended security updates can be opted into for free if you are logged into a Microsoft account and have your ...

Windows 10 users should install update KB5073724 immediately, which fixes several security vulnerabilities in the operating ...

Microsoft confirmed that the KB5074109 January Windows 11 security update causes the classic Outlook desktop client to freeze ...

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