Learn how to open and configure Windows Defender settings in Windows 11 to protect your PC from viruses and online threats.

An advanced way to disable Protected Mode in Internet Explorer is through the Windows Registry. Open Registry Editor. One ...

Microsoft has updated File Explorer to automatically block file previews for items downloaded from the internet, aiming to ...

New malware seems to pop up every single day. If you're concerned about the growing cybersecurity issues, and you use a Windows PC, there are a couple of things you can do to help improve your PC's ...

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 ...

Some users complained about this issue that when they access BitLocker on their Windows 11/10 computer, they see a For your security, some settings are managed by your system administrator message on ...

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It’s tempting to jump straight into personalizing a new Windows 11 PC — apps, wallpaper, the works. I’ve been there. There’s just something about tweaking a new machine that makes it feel like yours.

In today’s digital age, optimizing your Windows operating system for speed and privacy is essential. Many default settings can slow down your PC performance or compromise your personal information.

Microsoft told Windows Latest that it disabled the File Explorer Preview pane in Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 for internet files.

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, but you still have an option to get one year of free security updates.