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It’s tempting to leap straight into customizing a new Windows 11 PC—installing favorite apps, adjusting the wallpaper, tweaking just about every setting until the whole machine feels unmistakably yours. But amidst the excitement, the crucial work of securing your device can quietly slip through...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity alert following Microsoft’s disclosure of a high-severity vulnerability in Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw specifically affects devices installed using outdated physical media—such as DVDs or USB drives—that...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory regarding a critical vulnerability identified in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update. This security flaw, highlighted by both PTA and Microsoft, fundamentally affects devices installed or updated...

The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a serious vulnerability found in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This security flaw specifically affects devices installed or updated using outdated physical installation media such as...

When you get a new Windows 11 PC, it's exciting to start personalizing the device with your favorite apps, wallpapers, and settings. However, the excitement should not overshadow one critical step: securing your device from the outset. Security is the foundation upon which all your digital...

A new wave of security concern surged across the tech landscape with Microsoft’s latest maneuver: a fresh Microsoft Defender update, strategically aimed at installation images for Windows 11, Windows 10, and various Windows Server releases. In a digital realm where even fleeting vulnerability...

As internet threats grow more sophisticated, Windows users are frequently advised to install third-party antivirus and security solutions to guard against malware, viruses, and hackers. Yet, what often goes unnoticed—even among longtime users—is that Windows 10 and Windows 11 Enterprise editions...

Microsoft’s relentless push to get users to migrate from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has entered a more nuanced stage, blending technical improvements with subtle marketing shifts and altered security narratives. The split in the global Windows user base remains stark: nearly 60% of desktop users...

404 errors—in the wild world of the internet, they’re like landmines for anyone looking to grab a much-needed file or nugget of wisdom. If you’ve ever gone link-hunting for a Windows 10 Professional bootable image, only to slam into the digital equivalent of “Closed for business,” you know the...

Just as IT pros everywhere were stretching, caffeinating, and preparing for another ordinary Monday, Microsoft’s Exchange Online machine learning models decided to tackle spam in a manner that can only be described as “unapologetically enthusiastic.” Picture this: Adobe emails—the trusty...

Windows Defender, Microsoft’s trusty default security friend, is like that basic vanilla ice cream at your office’s holiday party—ubiquitous, generally acceptable, but likely to leave the connoisseurs digging for something with more sprinkles. For IT professionals, small business owners, and...

Bitdefender, the David Blaine of antivirus software, never ceases to amaze with its ability to keep malware at bay while barely sipping on your system resources. If you’re running Windows 11, you’re already testing the frontiers of what’s possible on the world’s most picked-on operating system...

Windows 11 users might assume their shiny operating system already deploys every cyber shield in the arsenal; after all, Microsoft hasn’t exactly been shy about touting its security credentials. But, lurking a few menu layers deep, a secret weapon waits: core isolation technology. Welcome to the...

Picture this: you’ve just unwrapped your shiny new PC, or perhaps you’re wringing an extra lease on life from a battle-scarred desktop. Either way, your mission—should you choose to accept it—is to install Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest and most security-focused offspring. But as you wade into...

Microsoft Tightens Security by Blocking ActiveX in Office Apps by Default Microsoft has taken a decisive step to enhance the security of its Office suite on Windows by making it considerably harder to enable ActiveX controls. This move targets the Windows versions of popular productivity...

A New Security Measure or a Nuisance? Understanding the "inetpub" Folder Post-Windows Update April 2025’s Patch Tuesday update has introduced Windows users—both on Windows 10 and 11—to an unexpected sight: a mysterious empty folder named C:\inetpub. If your system now features this enigmatic...

WhatsApp for Windows users, brace yourselves—there’s a new twist in the tale of digital deception. A recently reported vulnerability, tracked under the identifier CVE-2025-30401, could let cyber miscreants trick unsuspecting users into running malicious software. In this deep dive, we explore...

In today’s interconnected digital workspace, collaboration apps like Microsoft 365 have become indispensable tools for communication and productivity. However, amidst the conveniences they offer lies a maze of vulnerabilities that cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting. As organizations...

Nakivo Backup & Replication 10.9 has arrived with a set of features that make it a compelling option for businesses that want flexibility without locking themselves into expensive, dedicated hardware—all while offering robust recovery and security options. In this detailed overview, we’ll delve...