Windows 11 finally lets users turn Smart App Control on or off without a clean install or reset. The fix arrived in Insider ...

Windows includes several built-in security features designed to protect your data and system. But some of them—like UAC ...

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There are some situations where you might want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security tool. I'll show you how to do it safely.

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Microsoft warned users that Windows 11 updates released since August may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options, even though the button remains functional. On ...

Microsoft’s controversial Windows Recall has now been generally released, and it poses as much of a risk to your privacy as it could be a boon to your productivity. Recall is just one of several new ...

The latest Android 16 update brings back the Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature to Pixel phones. The feature was introduced in Android 16 DP2 for the Pixel 9 series, but later expanded to older ...

The Amazon Smart Plug is on sale for just $13 as part of a Black Friday promotion. This is a discount of $12 and represents a record low price. If you've been waiting to stock up on some smart plugs, ...