Windows Security, earlier known as Windows Defender, is a powerful utility that can instantly set up a security system to a maximum or high with the least amount of effort. ConfigureDefender is a free ...

Every Android phone running Android 16 and above now has a built-in security feature that protects your device and accounts.

To use Windows Defender ATP (Advanced Threat Protection), onboard your devices to the platform using Configuration Manager, Microsoft Intune, or manual installation. Access the Microsoft Defender ...

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Historically, Windows has had a bad reputation for security, and there are far more malware strains that target Windows than any other operating system out there — largely due to the scale of PCs that ...

Google has introduced a powerful new security feature in Android 16 called Advanced Protection, designed to shield users from ...

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Microsoft has invested heavily in increasing the security of Windows. The firewall, the automatically activated antivirus program, various security functions for protection against boot viruses and ...

When Windows 11 was introduced in late June of 2021, many were excited by its revamped user interface -- and countless PC enthusiasts rushed to download the Windows Insider Developer Channel builds of ...

It’s tempting to jump straight into personalizing a new Windows 11 PC — apps, wallpaper, the works. I’ve been there. There’s just something about tweaking a new machine that makes it feel like yours.

Microsoft has published details about a newly found bug in Windows 11. It affects all Windows 11 versions (21H2 and 22H2) by breaking a specific part of File Explorer and causing higher-than-usual CPU ...