security features

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times—unless, of course, you’re one of the 240 million PC owners recently handed a virtual eviction notice by Microsoft. Yes, you read that right: with astonishing finality, Microsoft has officially banished a whole generation of perfectly...

It’s not every day you get the chance to unbox a Wi-Fi access point that promises to straddle the line between no-nonsense small business hardware and the slick, sophisticated needs of the modern home office. Yet, there I was, staring down the angular visage of the Netgear WAX220—Netgear’s...

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...

With nearly half of the Windows universe clinging to their beloved, familiar Windows 10 machines, Microsoft finds itself in a peculiar position: like an earnest parent trying to coax a child into eating their vegetables, Redmond’s finest are pointing at TPM 2.0 and saying, “Trust us—this time...

It’s official: Microsoft really, really, really wants you to upgrade to Windows 11—even if it means sending your beloved but “ineligible” Windows 10 PC out to pasture. As the sun slowly sets on Windows 10 support, and security experts issue increasingly stern warnings to get off the old OS...

Microsoft was never one for subtlety when it came to the grand theater of operating system upgrades. Yet, in a twist that even seasoned Windows-watchers didn’t see coming, the company has quietly begun giving the boot to a high-profile security gem—virtualization-based security (VBS)...

Microsoft has made waves once again in the Windows ecosystem, and this time, it’s not for a flashy UI refresh or another round of Start menu rearrangement. Instead, the company has quietly pulled the plug on a critical piece of its security infrastructure for older versions of Windows 11 and...

Windows Hello Faces a Temporary Lockout in Windows 11: What’s Behind the Bug and How to Navigate It With Windows 11 continuously evolving as Microsoft’s flagship operating system, many users have embraced its enhanced security features, particularly Windows Hello. This biometric authentication...

Windows 11: A New Era of Computing and the Best HP Devices to Unlock its Potential Windows 11 has arrived as the latest chapter in Microsoft's storied operating system legacy, offering not just a facelift but a reimagining of what desktop computing can be. With its polished design, AI-powered...

Microsoft Disables ActiveX by Default in Microsoft 365 and Office 2024: The End of a Risky Era Microsoft is pulling a decisive security lever by disabling ActiveX controls by default in Windows versions of Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 applications. This change, rolling out imminently, aims to...

Windows Hello Login Issues After Windows 11 Reset: Bug Breakdown, Impacts, and Workarounds Windows 11 users relying on the convenience of Windows Hello for facial recognition or PIN login have recently encountered a frustrating hiccup after performing system resets. This unexpected bug emerged...

Microsoft’s Windows Hello Faces a Glitch in the Latest Windows 11 Update Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update, KB5055523, rolled out on April 8, 2025, with the goal of enhancing system security, has instead stirred up user frustration by causing notable issues with Windows Hello, the biometric...

An emerging setback for Windows 11 users Windows 11’s recent cumulative update (KB5055523) is stirring up unexpected challenges for many users, particularly affecting one of its flagship features—Windows Hello facial recognition. While updates are typically designed to enhance performance, this...

Windows 11’s role in driving market momentum was on full display in the first quarter of 2025 as global PC shipments climbed to 59 million units—a 4.8% increase over last year. Behind these numbers lurks a blend of strategic moves by vendors and rapidly evolving user demands that have helped...

Microsoft has taken another innovative stride to reduce downtime and boost security for enterprise users with its latest hotpatching feature in Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2. In an era where every minute of system downtime can result in lost productivity and increased risk of cyberattacks, this...

Microsoft is stepping up its AI game with a major update to its Copilot assistant, unveiling ten cutting-edge features that promise to transform everything from coding and task management to data analysis and virtual collaboration. This comprehensive update is designed to boost productivity...

Microsoft is stepping up its game with a strategic integration of Meta’s latest Llama 4 models into its Azure platform. With Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick making their debut in Azure AI Foundry and Azure Databricks, Microsoft is ushering in a new era for AI application development. Whether...

Windows 11 is finally stepping out of the shadows, and it’s not just a case of a new coat of paint. In a world where device security, productivity enhancements, and the promise of AI-fueled features are driving change, Windows 11 is carving out its territory, nudging Windows 10 closer to the...

Rufus, the go-to utility for crafting bootable media, has once again proven its indispensability for Windows users with its latest update—delivering essential support for the BYPASSNRO workaround on Windows 11 24H2. While recent Windows 11 updates have discarded the native BYPASSNRO script...

Windows 11 continues to challenge the status quo with its latest Insider Preview Build 26200.5516—a build that not only introduces a host of innovative features but also sharpens Windows security by removing a longstanding setup bypass. In this update, Microsoft has eliminated the well-known...