Microsoft Warns PC Users—New Windows Update May Lock You Out

Barely 48 hours after Microsoft’s new security update went live, we had warnings that its first serious issue was causing ...

Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works

Beyond fixing a host of security vulnerabilities, the latest Patch Tuesday will display your Secure Boot status to make sure ...

‘Starting In April’—Microsoft Changes Windows Update After 15 Years

Microsoft’s new Patch Tuesday is a bumper update — 8 critical flaws topped off by an actively exploited zero-day ...

Microsoft finally enables ability to skip long update process during Windows 11 setup

A new update now rolling out globally will give users the option to skip the update process when setting up a new Windows 11 PC, speeding up the experience two-fold.

Windows 11’s April update is locking some users out of their PCs

Microsoft's KB5083769 update can force a BitLocker recovery key prompt when restarting. Here's who's affected and what you ...

Windows Recall still has a side door into your private PC history

Windows Recall's database may be better protected now, but a new proof of concept suggests the data path after sign in still creates privacy risks for Windows 11 users.
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Still on Windows 10? Do This Now to Protect Your PC

Support for Windows 10 has ended, putting your system at risk. You don't have to upgrade—here's how to stay protected.

These 6 settings may be slowing your Windows PC. Here's how to fix that

A sluggish computer doesn’t automatically mean you need to go shopping for a new one.