Virtually every Windows user wonders at one point or another: Do I need a third-party antivirus app in addition to Windows 11’s built-in Microsoft Defender? Do I need any antivirus protection at…
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Microsoft officially says you don’t need extra antivirus on Windows 11
Virtually every Windows user wonders at one point or another: Do I need a third-party antivirus app in addition to Windows 11’s built-in Microsoft Defender? Do I need any antivirus protection at…
Unpatched Microsoft Defender flaw lets hackers gain admin access
A security vulnerability was recently discovered in Microsoft Defender, the first-party Windows 11 antivirus tool used by millions. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system privileges and cause significant damage…
6 signs your Windows PC needs a reset right now
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…
Fake CAPTCHA pages are tricking users into installing malware
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…
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…
