Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why ...

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus ...

PC World shares practical Microsoft Defender settings adjustments to enhance security and efficiency, while MUO explains how to use Windows Event Viewer to view historical records of app installations ...

Many Windows users attempt to open the Windows Defender Scans folder to remove Windows Defender history but find that they can’t access it. If a double-click is not opening the Windows Defender Scans ...

Microsoft thinks it has a way to prevent ransomware from extorting money from Windows 10 users, and it's called Controlled Folder Access. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in ...

I'm not sure how much it's improved since its introduction, but it was very painful to use. You can read about my experiences with it starting with this post in the Windows 10: Creators Update thread.

Like almost all operating systems, Windows 10 is vulnerable to security and privacy issues, and researchers have proved that Microsoft can track a lot of your activities to improve their products and ...