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 ...

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

Microsoft has made security changes to one of the most popular tools bundled with Windows installations, and now users must ...

TL;DR Introduction  It’s more common than you might think to miss built-in defences. Windows has a lot of features that help ...

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 ...

System Mechanic Ultimate Defense™ is the all-in-one solution for optimizing your device's performance, enhancing security, and safeguarding your privacy, ensuring smooth and secure digital experiences ...

As malware, ransomware, phishing, and AI‑enabled scams continue to grow in frequency and sophistication worldwide, the demand for layered, intelligent Windows antivirus has never been more critical.

Windows Security is the built-in antivirus suite within Microsoft’s operating system, and for most folks, it does a good job. But out of the box (so to speak), a couple of protections are turned off ...

A depressingly large number of PCs are still running Windows 10, months after support for that OS officially ended. If you haven't signed up for extended security updates, history says you're asking ...

System maintenance on Windows shouldn’t be a chore or feel complicated. Discover how PC Manager handles everything from one centralized dashboard.

For an IT manager, an executive losing his notebook PC is like a banker misplacing the vault keys — potentially catastrophic for the business. An unprotected PC is like an open door. Anyone can walk ...