But when it comes to good old-fashioned software security, Windows 11 is relatively simple. To open it, you can simply type “Windows Security” into the Start menu search.

A security system can alert you to prowlers, to open windows, and to kids trying to sneak in after curfew.

We show you multiple ways to open the Windows Firewall in Windows 11/10 - via Control Panel, Command-line, Desktop Shortcut, etc.

How to Use Windows Security to Keep Your PC Protected Your Microsoft computer comes with built-in safety software that shields you from the worst threats. Here's how to navigate your toolkit.

Click Windows Security in the main panel and select Device Security. Look for Core Isolation and then toggle on Memory Integrity. Click Restart now when Windows prompts you to reboot your system.

5. Run a Malware Scan From the same Windows Security screen, you can click Open Windows Security to get to the built-in Windows 11 security center.

On Windows 11 (and 10), you can use these steps to understand and manage the security features available through the Windows Security app to protect your computer and data against viruses, other ...

How to keep your PC secure with tools built into Windows 10. We'll cover Windows Defender scanning, parental controls, system restores, memory integrity, and Dynamic Lock.

Windows security boost #3: Consider your syncing setup On both Windows 10 and 11, Microsoft wants OneDrive to automatically sync folders such as your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders.

Windows Security is not the same across Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft’s built-in security suite protects against online and offline threats in both operating systems, but Windows 11 gets ...