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

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of steps you can take to keep yourself and your computer safe and running smoothly. With the increasing number of cybercriminals, it can feel like you are ...

ZDNET's key takeaways There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I also recommend creating ...

1. Use anti-virus software and keep it up to date. Make sure you have anti-virus software on your computer. With new viruses emerging daily, anti-virus programs need regular updates, like annual flu ...

Group Policy Editor can be your best companion when you want to enable or disable certain features or options that are not available in the GUI form. No matter whether it is for security, ...

I’m pathetic. I’m so consumed with computer security that when I can’t sleep in the early morning hours, I head to my computer to do research. Often, my wife will awaken to the sound of me banging ...

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...

There are times when network security defenders need to compile exploit code. It is not unusual for more than a dozen new exploits against Windows and Linux machines to be released each day, and ...