I’ve picked up a few PC security tips in my time as a PCWorld editor, but I wasn’t born with that information. Yep, it’s been a gradual learning curve for me over many years of writing about security.

Official support for Windows 10 has ended, and its security certificates are expiring. Your system is at risk, and Microsoft wants you to upgrade. But an extra year of extended support can grant you ...

Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14. Microsoft will start prioritizing Windows 11 and halt updates to Windows 10. While the most current version of Windows has been available for several years, plenty ...

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide ...

Enhance your Windows 11 security by using a USB security key. You can either buy a physical key like YubiKey or convert a regular USB drive into a security key using software like USB Raptor. This ...

Our computers store a lot of important information about us, including our addresses, passwords and credit card information. Viruses and other malware can be used to steal this data, slow down our ...

When it comes to your digital security it’s not just your PC that you have to worry about; almost all of your PC’s peripherals are hackable too. If not susceptible to being taken over entirely, they ...

Malware can cripple a computer, steal personal data, and compromise security, yet protection doesn't always require paid software. By combining built-in tools, safe browsing habits, and free antivirus ...

Windows will now tell you if Secure Boot is working properly. The new status indicates whether you have the latest Secure Boot updates. The April Windows update also patches a whopping 164 security ...

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