When enabled, Windows Baseline Security Mode can restrict the system to running only properly signed and trusted apps and drivers. The tech giant says this ensures that software must carry valid ...

Microsoft released security patches for 31 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, and Azure, including two actively exploited zero-day flaws. PCWorld reports that critical vulnerabilities affect ...

Editor's take: Since the introduction of Windows Vista, Microsoft has attempted to enforce a new approach to software access rights on its often-resistant users. Now, the Redmond-based company appears ...

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 ...

Get ye to Windows Update, because there's a good chance you've got new Secure Boot certificates to install. Microsoft just announced that it will be refreshing those certificates, which were ...

Microsoft today announced two initiatives that it says will help restore user trust in Windows. Both use a “consent-first” approach while making “app and AI agent behavior transparent, decisions ...

The Local Security Policy is an important management tool in Windows, allowing users to configure and manage system security settings. Whether you’re troubleshooting, improving system security, or ...

PgAdmin often fails to install or launch on Windows 11 due to a combination of strict Windows file permissions and software conflicts. The app struggles to create or access its configuration files in ...

Some gamers using the popular ROG Ally (and more recent Xbox Ally) handhelds have been hit by an annoying setback, preventing them from launching the Armoury Crate, the central hub for driver updates ...

The series of destructive Windows 11 updates continues. The January 2026 security update for Windows 11, titled KB5074109, was meant to include routine fixes for networking and power issues, a new ...

In today’s Tech Briefing: Amazon plans to automate 75% of its operations by 2033, replacing over 600,000 U.S. jobs. Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike could push IT hiring to Latin America. And ...

Unlike traditional attacks that rely on exploits, this succeeds through social engineering combined with abuse of Windows' own security architecture. Image generated by Google Gemini A sophisticated ...