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Windows Sandbox is the safest way to test unknown files without risking your PC

Run untrusted installers in a disposable Windows desktop. Add a simple config to lock it down, then close it to erase ...

I replaced Windows with Linux and everything’s going great

Posts from this topic Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor ...

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

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 ...

If You Installed This Samsung App, You Are Now At Risk

There’s one app you need to check for on your Windows PC — and you need to do that today. If it’s installed, you’re now at ...

Microsoft to acquire Osmos to bolster Fabric platform

According to Microsoft, Osmos’ AI agents turn raw data into analytics and AI-ready assets that can be used by OneLake.