Windows Security is not the same across Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft’s built-in security suite protects against online and offline threats in both operating systems, but Windows 11 gets extra ...

I’ve picked up a few PC security tips in my time as a PCWorld editor, but I wasn’t born with that information. Yep, it’s been a gradual learning curve for me over many years of writing about security.

Not everyone agrees. But I’ve found that some dissent is rooted in a lack of understanding how passkeys work. I don’t blame the skeptics. Passkeys are simple to use, but their technical nuances can be ...

This post explains how to find your computer’s username and password in Windows 11. Usernames and passwords are assigned to users when they first set up their Windows account. They are the unique ...

Password managers and passkeys are only worth using when you turn on specific features. For example, features like 2FA codes, fingerprint sign-in, or a short PIN can really help smooth out the sign-in ...