Your PC's critical security certificates may be about to expire - how to check

Your PC's critical security certificates may be about to expire - how to check ...
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New Windows 11 secure mode locks down your PC from shady apps and malware

Microsoft has updated Smart App Control in Windows 11 so the feature can be toggled on or off without requiring a clean ...

Microsoft offers extended security updates to more Windows versions

Microsoft expanded its Extended Security Update program to include Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise ...

Microsoft preps ESU program for Windows 10 LTSB releases retiring in 2026

Windows 10 2016 LTSB support ends in 2026. Microsoft details ESU costs, deadlines, and upgrade paths to LTSC and Server 2025.

4 quick security upgrades I always do on a new PC

PCWorld outlines four essential security upgrades for new PCs: verifying Windows encryption settings, optimizing antivirus configurations, enabling biometric login, and setting up dedicated password ...
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Windows 10 Security Alert: Do This Now to Reduce Your Risk of Being Hacked

Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is recommended, you don't have to switch immediately—here's how you can keep your ...

Microsoft announces new mobile-style Windows security controls

Microsoft wants to introduce smartphone-style app permission prompts in Windows 11 to request user consent before apps can ...

Microsoft: Critical Security Issue Found in Windows Notepad

Microsoft patches CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity Windows Notepad flaw that could allow code execution via malicious Markdown ...
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Your Windows 10 PC Won't Get Security Updates After Oct. 14 Unless You Do This

Support for Windows 10 is scheduled to end on Oct. 14. Although the older operating system is 10 years old, it's still used by up to 400 million computers and nearly 41% of PC owners. If you're among ...