Windows Defender, built into every Windows 10 PC, is considered the bare minimum for securing your PC from viruses and malware. (See where it ranked against the competition in our comprehensive ...

If you are currently using an Intel-powered Windows PC, it's probably not running as fast as it should be. No, this is not a setup for a joke about Windows. Rather, TechPowerUp associate software ...

Chances are that you only think about your PC’s security when there’s a data breach, or an increased risk of being hacked. Microsoft’s Windows Defender Security Center, available in the upcoming ...

Do you rely on Windows Defender? If not, why? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microsoft's own security solution has come a long ...

It might have a legit looking phone number, but that Windows Defender alert might be fake. Here's what to look out for.

The internet can be a bad place. I know for the most part you likely exist in a carefree state as you browse brownie recipes or discuss how to deal with 30-50 feral hogs, but if you make that one ...

For the second month in a row, Microsoft can point to the newest data from an independent testing lab as validation that Windows Defender provides sufficient protection against malware.

It is possible to enable or disable Windows Defender on Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC using the Local Group Policy Editor. If you mistakenly turned on that setting in ...

If you’re faced with this issue, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the issue. Clear browser cache Run AV scan using third-party tools ...

Microsoft has been building firmware-level defenses into Windows 10 Secured-Core PCs for the enterprise, and now it's bringing similar capabilities to its enterprise antivirus software, Microsoft ...

To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...