Windows 11 users face growing cyber threats, from ransomware and phishing to occasional zero-day exploits. Choosing the right antivirus is no longer ...

Having an antivirus app on Windows is a must. While Windows Defender is certainly an option, Consumer Reports rates these ...

The era of Windows 10 support ended on Oct. 14 of last year. After more than a decade, Microsoft is prioritizing updates for the latest OS, Windows 11, and has thus stopped providing security updates ...

If your PC struggles to handle modern software, you'll fare much better with these lighterweight alternatives.

The Xbox full-screen experience already rolled out to Windows 11 gaming handhelds, but the controller-friendly mode will now be available on PCs and tablets.

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PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is recommended, you don't have to switch immediately—here's how you can keep your ...

We recently learned how Windows Notepad could be exploited by attackers to trigger remote code execution (RCE) attacks. Microsoft has often talked about how it is making Windows more secure through ...

Microsoft has fixed a "remote code execution" vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad that allowed attackers to execute local or remote programs by tricking users into clicking specially crafted Markdown ...

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