Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

This past week Microsoft released the Patch Tuesday updates for August 2025 on Windows 10 (KB5063709 / KB5063877 / KB5063871 / KB5063889) and for Windows 11 (KB5063878, KB5063875). Aside from that, ...

Simplewall offers a powerful alternative. It’s a 2MB download that transforms your PC from a leaky sieve into a digital fortress. It forces you to be intentional about your connectivity and, in ...

Windows Defender is a crucial security tool designed to protect your system from harmful files and malware in Windows 11/10. However, dealing with it can sometimes be frustrating, as it mistakenly ...

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus program on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, your PC is using it right now.

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 ...