Latest Windows Security Update Can Botch Device Recovery, Reinstall Options Microsoft warns that the August security update can prevent Windows 10 and 11 PCs from initiating a factory reset or ...

‘2025 continues to emerge as the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh,’ said Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft executive vice president and consumer chief marketing officer. Microsoft is adding more free Windows 10 ...

By the way—if your PC has a free trial for another antivirus service already installed, you’ll need to disable it (or better, uninstall it) to allow Windows Security to take over. Cons: Bare-bones ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. The latest security update for Windows apparently introduces a software bug that can prevent a PC from initiating a ...

Windows Security does more than just basic virus protection. It guards against phishing, blocks ransomware, and prevents malicious apps from running. However, these features aren't easy to ...

Antivirus apps protect your PC's personal information, data, bank accounts, and other sensitive information. We've tested more than two dozen utilities to help you choose the right antivirus for your ...

Do you suspect your computer might be infected with a virus? It might show obvious signs like sudden slowdowns or endless pop-ups, or it might silently spy on you in the background. While your first ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...