To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10.Defender will receive regular security updates ...

Discover the top Windows 11 settings you should change right now to boost speed, improve privacy, and enhance performance.

Microsoft launched Windows 11 over one year ago, but according to StatCounter, its market share has yet to eclipse 20%. More than two-thirds of Windows users are still on Windows 10, but as the ...

Microsoft began rolling out its October 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 today, bringing a broad mix of new features and routine security fixes. The ...

The new settings homepage gives you quick access to recommended settings, Bluetooth devices, personalization options, and more. The new settings homepage gives you quick access to recommended settings ...

While Windows 11 provides a good enough out of the box experience—atrocious new taskbar aside—it handles so much better after tweaking just a handful of settings to make it feel more like the Windows ...

Microsoft has pulled a recent Microsoft Defender update that was supposed to fix a known issue triggering persistent restart alerts and Windows Security warnings that Local Security Authority (LSA) ...

One of the best parts of Windows 11 is the ability to configure virtually (almost) every aspect of the experience in more than one way. I say "almost " because the company has changed and made some ...

Microsoft Defender is an essential part of Windows 11 that helps keep your computer safe from all kinds of threats. It's a firewall and antivirus, and contrary to what used to be said a few years ago, ...