I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal in mind.

I've always been paranoid about PC security. But over the years, Windows has genuinely stepped up its game with some powerful protection features that most people overlook. These security settings are ...

Security researcher Alon Leviev from the company SafeBreach has discovered a vulnerability in Windows Update that allows attackers to downgrade an actually secure Windows and make it vulnerable. This ...

There is a new security feature in Windows 11 to protect system files, which was quietly rolled out in the latest update. Last week, Microsoft released KB5074105, the latest non-security update for ...

Microsoft has collaborated with OEM partners to create Secured-core PCs, a special category of devices with enhanced security measures at the firmware layer. These devices prevent malware attacks and ...

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

Windows 11 Pro combines useful built-in security with AI tools to protect your data and streamline how you work every day. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Windows 11 offers a variety of security settings designed to better safeguard your PC and personal files. But those settings tend to be scattered across different places. That means you need to know ...