Windows 10 reaches a hard stop on October 14, 2025 — after that date Microsoft will no longer deliver routine security updates, feature patches, or technical support for the mainstream editions — and every Windows 10 PC owner needs a realistic plan now to avoid rapid security and compatibility...
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Windows’ built‑in antivirus has quietly become the practical choice for millions of users, and the recent pushback against paid suites is no accident — the free Windows security stack now combines deep OS integration, modern cloud and AI detections, and targeted anti‑ransomware controls that...
A growing number of administrators are reporting a perplexing problem: virtualized Windows Server instances running the Remote Desktop Server role suddenly become unresponsive for Remote Desktop users at a consistent time of day—sessions appear attached but the remote desktop shows a black...
Three persistent beliefs about Windows security still shape decisions in 2025 — that you must pay for antivirus, that Microsoft Defender is a catch‑all shield, and that staying on Windows 10 is safe for years to come — and each is misleading in ways that matter for risk, cost, and practical...
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Microsoft has recently issued critical guidance concerning the active exploitation of vulnerabilities within on-premises SharePoint servers. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2025-49704 and CVE-2025-49706, have been actively exploited, leading to unauthorized access and potential remote...