Firmware is the low-level software that is deeply integrated into the hardware of your device. It sits beneath higher-level software and your PC’s hardware and acts as a kind of bridge running the ...

ZDNET's key takeaways There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I also recommend creating ...

The end of support for Windows 10 means it's now a prime target for malware. But that doesn't mean you have to upgrade to ...

As malware, ransomware, phishing, and AI‑enabled scams continue to grow in frequency and sophistication worldwide, the demand for layered, intelligent Windows antivirus has never been more critical.

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My home city of San Francisco is a fairly safe place to live, but a few break-ins in my neighborhood had me contemplating some sort of home security system. After I heard friends talk about how ...

Knowing and understanding what lives on your PC is key to spotting weird, unwanted apps. And the faster you notice them, the ...

Global cybercriminals make trillions of dollars each year. Much of their success comes from exploiting the mistakes that we make—by clicking on phishing links, forgetting to update critical software, ...

For an IT manager, an executive losing his notebook PC is like a banker misplacing the vault keys — potentially catastrophic for the business. An unprotected PC is like an open door. Anyone can walk ...

An issue people don't talk about that much is that some Windows updates can slow a PC down. This isn't necessarily a sign of ...