Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely.

So, I decided to perform a full system security audit of my Windows PC. It revealed something a bit concerning: software that ...

Windows includes several built-in security features designed to protect your data and system. But some of them—like UAC ...

For many years, Windows users had to rely on a third-party security tool to keep viruses and malware at bay, but now Microsoft's operating system comes with its own package, in the form of Windows ...

Windows Security is the built-in antivirus suite within Microsoft’s operating system, and for most folks, it does a good job. But out of the box (so to speak), a couple of protections are turned off ...

Microsoft now allows Windows users to block drivers with known vulnerabilities with the help of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) and a vulnerable driver blocklist. The new option is part of ...

Linux 2025 might have been the year for Linux gaming, but there's still a way to go until I switch from Windows SSDs This neat Windows registry trick boosts NVMe SSD performance up to 80% but it's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. I first warned Forbes readers of the threat from something ...

The default time to clear Windows Security Protection History is 15 days. This means that the protection history of Windows Security will be cleared automatically after 15 days. You can view this ...

ClickFix attack employs fake Windows security udpates. Updated November 27 with another Windows update warning, along with threat intelligence from the Acronis Threat Research Unit regarding the use ...

To permanently remove Windows Security, use Local Group Policy Editor, Windows Registry tweaks, or the Windows Defender Remover tool. Be cautious— removal can leave your PC vulnerable. Always back up ...