Microsoft has now confirmed that an April 2025 Windows security update is creating a new empty "inetpub" folder and warned users not to delete it. This folder is typically used by Microsoft's Internet ...

The firewall is one of the most important security features in a computer environment. In the classic sense, a firewall is set up on an appliance, such as a computer that fulfills just a single, ...

Microsoft announced that it has replaced the default scripting engine JScript with the newer and more secure JScript9Legacy on Windows 11 version 24H2 and later. The decision is driven by security ...

In context: Windows has included a proprietary JavaScript engine since the release of Internet Explorer 3.0 nearly 30 years ago. Technically, JScript is Microsoft's own dialect of the ...

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I've always been paranoid about PC security. But over the years, Windows has genuinely stepped up its game with some powerful protection features that most people overlook. These security settings are ...

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.