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 doesn’t offer a single switch to disable Exploit Protection completely. You can only disable individual mitigations system-wide or per app. We strongly recommend turning it off only for ...

In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

On Windows 11, Administrator Protection is a new security feature arriving with the November 2025 Patch Tuesday Update that adds an extra layer of security by prompting an authorization dialog using ...

Not only does it restore modern security protections, but it also adds performance improvements and productivity features to your PC.

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Insider builds featuring a built-in network speed test, Emoji 16.0, shared audio controls, and stronger batch file security.

Microsoft announced that it has replaced the default scripting engine JScript with the newer and more secure JScript9Legacy on Windows 11 version 24H2 and later. The decision is driven by security ...

The Windows 11 non-security feature preview update for February just landed, and it's the first in a while that includes a ...

Windows PC with no IT department, no device management, and no complicated policies. Through these 7 tips and tricks, you’ll lock down the essentials, make sign-ins quicker and safer, reduce your risk ...