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

Most modern Windows PCs rely on Microsoft Defender as their first line of defense against malware. Over the years, it has evolved into a capable and often underrated antivirus that blocks a wide range ...

This past week Microsoft released the Patch Tuesday updates for August 2025 on Windows 10 (KB5063709 / KB5063877 / KB5063871 / KB5063889) and for Windows 11 (KB5063878, KB5063875). Aside from that, ...

Turn off your system. Remove the power cord and disconnect all the peripherals. Disconnect the charger if it is a laptop. Press and hold the power button for up to 30 seconds. Turn on your system.

Microsoft’s fall updates start with a September release packed with Copilot+ features and customization options — and it’s just the beginning.

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Reports suggest Windows 11 update KB5063878 is causing some SSDs and HDDs to fail — and in some cases, data is unrecoverable.

Problematic August 2025 Windows update KB5063878 is taking on ever greater proportions. Microsoft confirmed (via Windows Latest) that “we’re aware of these reports and are investigating with our ...

Both tech giants bring powerful, feature-packed browsers to the table, but only one can dominate your digital life. We break ...

If you want to record what’s on your screen, you probably know that you can use a Windows keyboard shortcut to launch the Snipping Tool in Windows 11. That’s Windows key + Shift + R and it’ll start ...