It seems we now have something new to worry about while browsing the web. Windows Central reports that hackers have discovered a new security vulnerability in Windows that allows them to install…
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Windows Notepad is now complex enough to have a serious security flaw
At the risk of going into old-man-yells-at-cloud mode, I remember when Notepad was the most basic text editor around. Some coders and writers liked the program—which comes included in every single version…
Windows 11 is getting mobile-style app permissions
Security is one of the most crucial aspects of any PC. Microsoft does an admirable job at keeping Windows 11 secure (which is more than you can say for other parts of…
How to use Windows to wipe your location data from a photo
Your photos may do more than hint at where you were—they can outright tell other people your exact location. A snoop just has to know where to look. Smartphones and modern cameras…
Millions at risk of critical PC security vulnerability, Dell warns
Users of Dell systems are currently at considerable risk: a “high impact” vulnerability (CVE-2025-46430) has been identified in Dell’s Display and Peripherals Manager (DDPM). According to Dell, attackers with low privileges can…
I was a passkey sceptic. But now I’m a believer in the password-free future
Microsoft began rolling out passkey support to its consumer accounts in May 2024, allowing users to sign in with their face, fingerprint, or device pin as an alternative to a password. In…
I’m a PC security expert. These are the 5 dumbest mistakes I’ve made
I’ve picked up a few PC security tips in my time as a PCWorld editor, but I wasn’t born with that information. Yep, it’s been a gradual learning curve for me over…
Windows Recall still screenshots sensitive data at times, test shows
When Microsoft introduced Recall for Windows 11, data privacy and protection experts were horrified. Why? Because Recall continuously takes screenshots of your screen and saves them on your computer, even if those…
I finally decided to reset my Windows PC. Here are 6 signs you should, too
I finally did it. After months of putting up with a diminishing Windows experience plagued with issues, I bit the bullet and gave my Windows PC a proper factory reset—and boy does…
Windows 10’s end of life looms. A security pro dissects your only options
This fall, Windows 10 will reach its end of life—at least, as defined by Microsoft. On October 14, the company ends feature updates to the operating system. Security and stability updates also…