The Windows Security button is a physical or virtual feature designed to enhance the security of your Windows device by initiating a secure attention sequence, similar to pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete.

Here is how to enable Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) in Windows 11. Using Windows Settings, you can enable or disable sign-in with an external camera or fingerprint sensor. What is Enhanced Sign-in ...

Windows 10 now shows a wizard to enroll in one‑year Extended Security Updates until Oct 2026. There are three enrollment choices: perform a OneDrive backup, spend 1,000 Microsoft Points, or pay a $30 ...

With Microsoft set to stop security updates for Windows 10 in October — unless you pay extra — security is top of mind for many businesses and individual users right now. And whether you’re planning ...

Microsoft's ESU program provides security updates for Windows 10. You normally just head to Windows Update to register for the program. If the option doesn't appear, there are ways to trigger it. You ...

Enhance your Windows 11 security by using a USB security key. You can either buy a physical key like YubiKey or convert a regular USB drive into a security key using ...

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

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