Antivirus software is supposed to keep you safe, but lab tests reveal that many apps collect far more data than you might ...

Windows 11 looks polished out of the box, but the default setup leaves performance, privacy and reliability on the table. I ...

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 will end support in 2026 for Windows 11, Office 2021, and other key products. See what’s affected, key dates, and ...

Windows 11 Point-in-Time Restore lets you roll back updates, drivers, and settings fast without reinstalling Windows.

Hallucinating, hack-prone operating systems are the new normal. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. As to the details, Microsoft says ...

You can quickly access Windows Security through the Settings app or Start menu. Alternatively, you can search for “Windows Security” in the Start menu. If the app will not launch, check this guide on ...

A new feature called Point-in-time Restore is coming to Microsoft PCs, and will be available to Windows 11 and Windows 10 users. It means that you’ll be able to turn back time to the state your PC was ...

Not all versions of Windows were created equal, at least not according to Windows users. Windows XP was a legendary operating system that Microsoft found hard to replace. It didn’t help that XP’s ...

Microsoft continues to work towards an AI driven experience in its software and operating systems, even though some users have been vocal about letting the company know that they’re not fully bought ...

Microsoft has been adding AI features to Windows 11 for years, but things have recently entered a new phase, with both generative and so-called “agentic” AI features working their way deeper into the ...

With Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, many users face a choice: upgrade to Windows 11 or risk using an OS that no longer receives vital security updates. If your ...