Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely.

Simplewall offers a powerful alternative. It’s a 2MB download that transforms your PC from a leaky sieve into a digital fortress. It forces you to be intentional about your connectivity and, in ...

If Windows Security shows Unknown status in Windows 11, this post may help you. Windows Security offers features and tools that protect your PC from threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, ...

When surfing the Internet via a browser, you may see an error stating that your computer is locked and that you must contact Microsoft to resolve the issue. If you ...

Windows Defender does a decent job of blocking malware but lacks many of the protection features found in suites like Trend Micro Internet Security.