Here's what those enrolled in the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program need to know about each monthly security update. Now updated for KB5071546, released on Dec. 9, 2025. Windows 10 has ...

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 — ...

It is tempting to think that the process of securing a Windows 10 device can be reduced to a simple checklist. Install some security software, adjust a few settings, hold a training session or two, ...

If you find Windows Security Service missing after a malware attack on your Windows computer, the malware might have disabled or corrupted it. If you are facing this issue, follow the methods below to ...

This comprehensive guide covers must-know Windows 10 details including features, system requirements, upgrade options and Microsoft's Windows-as-a-service strategy ...

BitLocker is a crucial Windows feature that helps secure the data on your PC. The full version of BitLocker is only available on Windows 11 Pro, but you can still use it to a lesser degree on Windows ...

Every time a new version of the Windows operating system (OS) is released, the countdown clock starts ticking on the end-of-support date of its predecessor. Windows 11 was released in October 2021, ...

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