Microsoft causes confusion with its names. This is also the case with Defender device protection. The guide breaks down the differences between Windows Defender, the Defender app and Windows security.

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says a tech support scam used a fake Windows Defender pop-up, tricking the victim to call and download software.

To set up your new laptop running Windows 11, use these steps: Select your region. Click the Yes button. Select your keyboard ...

But because the outage affected Windows systems, Microsoft often had shared and sometimes even top billing in mainstream news ...

Microsoft Defender is a tad short on features and can’t quite match the market leaders in terms of protection, but it’s easy to use and does a decent job at keeping you safe.

The latest Windows Server 2025 Insider preview build 26304 has been released. It adds the new Windows Defender Application Control for business.

Since Microsoft Defender is part of Windows 7 and later, it’s already installed on your PC. That’s a big advantage since it means you’re always protected, even when you get a new computer or ...

Further reading: Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender A look back at the history of Defender. Defender originated from software developed by Giant, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2004.