Most users are familiar with Windows Defender (the antivirus tool built into Windows Security), which continuously monitors the system for suspicious software activity and also identifies and blocks ...

This has never happened before. Microsoft is expiring the authentication that protects Windows PCs from threats each time ...

Windows is far better today at protecting your security out of the box compared to how it once was, but Windows Security and associated tools still aren’t perfect. You need to look out for threats ...

Defender is 'usually sufficient,' it says in a blog post that might rile up the antivirus industry.

For years, installing a third-party antivirus on a Windows PC felt non-negotiable. Today, however, the landscape has changed. Microsoft has improved its built-in security suite by adding features such ...

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. Although they gave users ample time to switch to Windows 11, millions still rely on Windows 10 and cannot upgrade to the new OS ...

Windows 11's April update made it easy to check your Secure Boot certificate status ahead of the June 2026 expiration ...

When Microsoft tried to launch Recall, an AI-powered Windows feature that screenshots most of what you do on your PC, it was ...

Debloat tools promise a faster, cleaner Windows 11 in a few clicks. In reality, they barely change performance and sometimes ...