Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is the built-in antivirus tool bundled with the operating system. It has saved me from malware countless times, and I never install anything else. But an ...

A WhatsApp spokesperson declined to answer The Register’s specific questions about this campaign. They did remind users of ...

Some Windows 11 users have reported issues with the latest software update, which has caused continuous restart loops that are preventing them from accessing their desktops. Microsoft released its ...

Windows updates are supposed to help your PC, but as we all know, that’s not always the case. Not only has a recent update broken Windows shutdown, but the patch still didn’t fix the problem. I’ve ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...

Scammers are using fake Windows Defender pop-ups with real looking phone numbers to trick users. These fraudulent warnings are not from Microsoft and aim to gain remote access to your computer. A ...

Q: Are Windows Defender warnings that pop up with a phone number legit? A: Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the ...

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...

The Windows Start menu is getting its first major redesign since 2021 and will be rolled out to everyone with the November 11 Patch Tuesday update. The Start menu is now scrollable, so you can move ...