Times have changed, and third-party antivirus software is no longer a necessity. Here's why I only use Windows Security, plus ...

Microsoft created Windows Security for consumer users with the aim of providing an antivirus solution that takes up fewer ...

Microsoft Defender isn't bad, but it's still not enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though. We’ve tested and ranked the best free antivirus apps. When the IBM PC was ...

Modern antivirus software often restrict which apps can change files in folders commonly targeted by ransomware. Microsoft Defender, which is built into Windows, can do this too. (Microsoft ...

Built into Windows 10 and 11, Microsoft Defender is so intimately tied to the operating system’s software that its protection is simple, deep and mostly automatic. There’s nothing to do and ...

A top antivirus program is your best defense. We’ve done extensive testing and research to find the best ones. Read on to find out more about the best Microsoft anti-spyware software.

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Microsoft has announced plans to offer paid security updates for home users who choose to keep using Windows 10 beyond the ...

Hackers can now bypass the encryption brought in by Google with Chrome 127 to prevent the theft of authentication cookies. Here’s what you need to know.

Microsoft is investigating an error that causes Microsoft Office applications like Word and Excel to crash after users upgrade to Windows 11 24H2. The problem only ...

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