These 5 critical Windows Defender settings are off by default - turn them on ASAP

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why ...

5 Windows Defender settings I change ASAP on any new PC

Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus ...
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Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea? A PC expert's practical rule of thumb

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 a restore point, and ...
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How to Disable Antivirus on Your Computer

Is your antivirus preventing you from completing important tasks? We’ll walk you through how to temporarily disable your antivirus and why you may need to. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress ...