Netizens still don’t take one simple step that could reduce their risk of scams, malware, and identity theft: installing a ...

Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing security applications to flag a core Windows component, the company ...

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 ...

Patch My PC Home Updater keeps Windows 11 apps updated automatically, cutting security risks and saving time without manual ...

So my sister and I just talked our mother out of a couple-hundred dollar annual subscription to Malware Bytes. She was convinced she needed VPN service (she never connects to free public Wi-Fi), and ...

Simplewall offers a powerful alternative. It’s a 2MB download that transforms your PC from a leaky sieve into a digital fortress. It forces you to be intentional about your connectivity and, in ...

Windows Defender (Windows Security) is Microsoft’s powerful built-in antivirus software pre-installed in Windows 11. Many users aren’t aware that, in most cases, Windows Defender is equally effective ...

This guide compares Windows Defender Full Scan, Offline Scan, and Quick Scan so you understand when to use each option to remove threats effectively. Each scan mode handles different security needs. A ...

Windows has access to a vast selection of free, paid, open-source, and proprietary applications. While you can find many of these in the bundled Microsoft Store, others are scattered across the ...

Facepalm: Users have long criticized Windows 11 File Explorer as inferior to its Windows 10 predecessor. The essential tool suffers from slow launches, sluggish file searches, and delayed right-click ...

Q: Are Windows Defender warnings that pop up with a phone number legit? A: Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the ...