Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely.

It’s common sense that if you have a Windows PC, you need a third-party security suite to protect it. Right? Well, maybe not. That might’ve been the common sense mantra for decades, but things are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Republished on October 8 with a new user survey and warning about the ...

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 ...

As with other products, Microsoft will likely offer some extended security updates even after the end-of-life date in October 2025, but there are many risks to be considered. In about one year, ...

Simplewall offers a powerful alternative. It’s a 2MB download that transforms your PC from a leaky sieve into a digital ...

November’s Patch Tuesday has finally come, and with it Microsoft has eliminated 89 security vulnerabilities across Windows and other Microsoft apps and services. Four of those vulnerabilities are ...

Support for Windows 10 is scheduled to end on Oct. 14. Although the older operating system is 10 years old, it's still used by up to 400 million computers and nearly 41% of PC owners. If you're among ...