Windows Defender tricks that speed up your PC without sacrificing security

Antivirus software acts as a performance brake, especially on older PCs. However, with a few tricks you can significantly ...

Still on Windows 10? Here's what Microsoft Defender can and can't do for you

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10.Defender will receive regular security updates ...

Microsoft warns of Windows smart card auth issues after October updates

Microsoft says the25 Windows security updates are causing smart card authentication and certificate issues due to a change ...

Your Windows 11 PC has an emergency shutdown feature - here's where to find it

To access Emergency Restart, press the CTRL + ALT + DEL keys on your Windows PC -- a pretty normal action. However, this time, hold down the CTRL key and click the power button in the bottom-right ...
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10 open-source Windows apps I can't live without - and they're all free

If Windows is your OS of choice, consider these open-source apps. There are tons of open-source apps for just about any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows. I've been using ...