Microsoft has blocked Rufus from downloading Windows 11 Insider Preview ISOs, marking the third time the open-source utility has faced restrictions.

Windows Smart App Control, a thing that is supposed to protect users, not-so-smartly blocked an important piece of Microsoft's own Xbox handheld. Last year, Microsoft launched its first Xbox-branded ...

It’s imperative to keep Microsoft Defender up to date even when Windows Update isn’t working. Here are several methods to manually update Defender. Microsoft Defender is the built-in anti-malware ...

Even though Windows tells you “You’re using the latest version”, the last updated date is a few days old. That makes it easy for regular users to think ...

Scammers are using fake Windows Defender pop-ups with real looking phone numbers to trick users. These fraudulent warnings are not from Microsoft and aim to gain remote access to your computer. A ...

Q: Are Windows Defender warnings that pop up with a phone number legit? A: Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the ...

I was recently talking to someone I know about using Windows Defender to scan their system, and they decided to use the "offline scan" option (the one that reboots and does a scan before loading ...

Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10. Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028. Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security patches. You probably ...

Using Windows Hello PIN makes signing in to your user account easy. However, you may encounter an issue where Windows tells you your PIN is incorrect even though you ...

Carrying a USB drive full of portable Windows tools is like having a digital Swiss Army knife. No matter where you are or what computer you're using, you'll have everything you need to work, ...

Encountering the frustrating “The destination already has a file named…” error when trying to copy or move files in Windows 11? This issue can bring your ...

Have you ever been stuck staring at your Windows 11 screen, waiting for your PC to shut down, only to see the dreaded “Task Host is stopping background tasks” message? This frustrating delay can make ...