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

Once you're sure you're up to date, visit Settings and Windows Update again and look for the links in the top right corner of ...

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

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

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Support for Windows 10 ends on Oct. 14, and not all PCs can be upgraded to Windows 11. Here's what you need to do.

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, ...

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 ...

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

Your antivirus will protect you from many online threats, but no antivirus is perfect. Truth is, your PC can still be hacked even if you’re using reputable security software with a solid track record.

But if you want to browse the internet, stream, or use most productivity software or office suites, you’ll find a capable ...