Smart App Control is a security feature in Windows 11 designed to block untrusted or potentially dangerous applications from ...

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Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why.

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Windows Security does more than just basic virus protection. It guards against phishing, blocks ransomware, and prevents malicious apps from running. However, these features aren't easy to ...

Back in 2022, Microsoft introduced a new feature in its Windows Security app called the "Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist," and earlier this year we did a write-up on with more details about the ...

I've always been paranoid about PC security. But over the years, Windows has genuinely stepped up its game with some powerful protection features that most people overlook. These security settings are ...

Windows 11 users are warned that backups are broken across multiple third-party applications after another Microsoft security update brings unexpected consequences.

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