So, I decided to perform a full system security audit of my Windows PC. It revealed something a bit concerning: software that ...

First and foremost, I don't recommend doing this yourself. I created an isolated virtual machine and used a firewall to prevent it from access the rest of my home network. Then I downloaded malware ...

Windows Defender Firewall is one of the many security features available on Windows 11. Its job is to protect your computer from outside threats. While the firewall does a reasonable job managing ...

Windows 10 is no longer going to receive free security updates in the future, but that doesn't mean you have to update to ...

A critical Zoom vulnerability put Windows users at risk of data theft and system compromise. Zoom has patched the flaw. Users ...

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Fortnite, Epic Games, ARC Raiders, Among Us and several other titles were down on Wednesday, and some users blamed the ...

Windows Is Microsoft's AI push driving users away? Linux can handle gaming and daily work, but the deep-rooted familiarity of Windows still prevents any permanent switch. Windows Microsoft is betting ...

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5072033, released on Dec. 9, 2025. A Windows launch isn’t the end a process — ...

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