When you get a new Windows computer, it's important to tweak a few things before you start doing anything productive with it. From personalization and optimization to storage management and data ...

New malware seems to pop up every single day. If you're concerned about the growing cybersecurity issues, and you use a Windows PC, there are a couple of things you can do to help improve your PC's ...

Microsoft has released the final version of security configuration baseline settings for Windows 11, version 22H2, downloadable today using the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit. "This release ...

This article will show you how to turn off Windows 11 firewall temporarily and disable it permanently until such time you want to re-enable it. You may also learn how to allow a specific application ...

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 ...

These days, it seems like there’s always a ton of security issues in Windows. Ransomware, malware, spyware, and viruses are just a few examples. So, how you do protect yourself? Installing the best ...

Fortunately, protecting your PC doesn’t need to be a complex or costly endeavor. You can significantly enhance your computer's security using only the built-in tools and settings available on your ...

Microsoft has quietly tightened Windows 11’s security model, and the latest change is already raising eyebrows.

To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...

Windows doesn’t offer a single switch to disable Exploit Protection completely. You can only disable individual mitigations system-wide or per app. We strongly recommend turning it off only for ...

If you have installed a third-party antivirus tool and it is buggy or infected, it can interfere with Microsoft Defender Antivirus settings, including Tamper Protection. That could be the reason that ...

Microsoft has released the final version of security configuration baseline settings for Windows 10, version 21H2, available today from the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit. "This Windows 10 ...