A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even ...

When Microsoft Defender is mentioned, most users think of the antivirus software included in Windows (currently called ...

rescheduling Windows Defender scans, or disabling AntiSpyware via the Registry (with a third-party antivirus). We install many programs on our Windows PC for personal and professional use.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 24H2 feature updates via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) are being blocked after installing the April 2025 security updates. Introduced as Software ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years ...

Enhance your Windows 11 security by using a USB security key. You can either buy a physical key like YubiKey or convert a regular USB drive into a security key using software like USB Raptor.

Add Scan with Windows Defender, Clear Clipboard, all built-in default Windows Store apps and more to the context menu. Additional system tweaks: Under this category, you will see some additional ...

Mostly. Here’s a look at each major aspect of Windows Security, what it tries to do, and how it protects you from threats. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is the latest iteration of the classic ...

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Microsoft Corp. is rolling out its controversial Recall feature to high-end Windows PCs, betting a record of what users do on their computers will be seen as more of a benefit than a privacy risk ...

Weird OS: Microsoft regularly deprecates features in Windows, typically replacing them with improved alternatives or streamlining development. That's why its decision to drop a relatively new ...