Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely.

Here we go again: another Microsoft Windows update, another feature broken as a result. This time it’s VPN access. Here’s ...

So, I decided to perform a full system security audit of my Windows PC. It revealed something a bit concerning: software that ...

Security cameras can be incredibly effective at protecting your home. Most common criminals will give your place a wide berth after seeing one on your house. But you’ll want to install your cameras ...

This article describes how to change the built-in Administrator account name in Windows 10 to bolster your computer's security. We'll also look at how to change the name of other accounts that have ...

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ZDNET's key takeaways There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I also recommend creating ...

Historically, Windows has had a bad reputation for security, and there are far more malware strains that target Windows than any other operating system out there — largely due to the scale of PCs that ...

Windows Security is not the same across Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft’s built-in security suite protects against online and offline threats in both operating systems, but Windows 11 gets extra ...

Your PC is facing a double whammy of cyber threats, both of them built into basic Windows features — one that exploits Windows search and another a Wi-Fi vulnerability. The first vulnerability allows ...

When surfing the Internet via a browser, you may see an error stating that your computer is locked and that you must contact Microsoft to resolve the issue. If you ...

My home city of San Francisco is a fairly safe place to live, but a few break-ins in my neighborhood had me contemplating some sort of home security system. After I heard friends talk about how ...