Microsoft's plan to halt updates for its Windows 10 operating system in mid-October has raised hackles among campaign groups ...

That said, there are a few security features that, although they address specific flaws, may themselves pose security risks.

Support for the OS ends on Oct. 14, and not all PCs can be upgraded to Windows 11When support for Windows 10 ends, many PC ...

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Not sure whether your current device is compatible with Windows 11? There are a few ways to check. The simplest is to go to ...

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, ...

This feature ensures your account is safe. You must enter our Windows PIN or use the Security key to authenticate yourself whenever asked. However, follow these suggestions if you feel the prompt is ...

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 ...

Computers running on Microsoft’s 2015-vintage Windows 10 will receive no further updates from the company from October 14.

In an email we received from Janet D., she shared her recent unsettling experience. Here’s what she described: "I received a pop-up that froze my computer and read, ‘Access to this system is blocked ...