For many years, Windows users had to rely on a third-party security tool to keep viruses and malware at bay, but now Microsoft's operating system comes with its own package, in the form of Windows ...

Microsoft's insistence that a computer must have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 component built into the motherboard for it to be eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade is evidence of just how ...

Once upon a time, Windows was notorious for its poor security, with frequent reports of major attacks by viruses and hackers. With the release of Windows 7, Microsoft started to get its security act ...

Here we go again: another Microsoft Windows update, another feature broken as a result. This time it’s VPN access. Here’s ...

Windows 11 22H2 is now arriving, and as well as new features, Microsoft's latest operating system update also brings security upgrades. With ransomware, sophisticated hacking attacks, and phishing ...

INNSBRUCK, Austria, Nov. 24, 2020 /CNW/ -- Independent, ISO-certified security testing lab AV-Comparatives has released the results of its 2020 H2 Consumer Real-World Protection Test. Popular ...

The firewall is one of the most important security features in a computer environment. In the classic sense, a firewall is set up on an appliance, such as a computer that fulfills just a single, ...

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 ...

The App can be launched in three main ways — by searching in the Start Menu, from the Settings app, or from the System Tray icon. All the notification appears on in the Action Center, and you must not ...

There are situations where you may want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security feature. I'll show you how to do it safely.