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We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since ...

To start, Microsoft is enhancing "out of the box" hardware security by making sure all Copilot+ PCs will be Secured-core devices, according to the release. "Secured-core PCs provide advanced firmware ...

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 ...

Microsoft says it's working on a resolution for a future release. Here's what you can do in the meantime. Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft’s “looming security disaster” is worse than feared. A ...

Don’t you just hate it when that happens. You accidentally hit publish, then delete, then realize nothing is ever really deleted online. And you watch as people post and write about the mistake, just ...

Modern Windows PCs are packed with webcam privacy tools. Here’s what you need to know to get the most from them. Is someone watching your PC’s webcam? Modern laptops are packed with webcam LEDs, ...

Microsoft will sunset free support and security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The company has put forth some basic recommendations in its Windows 11 transition guide: Back up your files, ...