In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

Showing that physical access to a device can spell "game over" for its security, a Canadian penetration tester has ...

Secure Boot protects modern Windows and Linux PCs. Microsoft Secure Boot certificates from 2011 expire in June 2026. Most PC owners are fine if they install the latest updates. Last year's ...

For years, we've been told that encryption is the gold standard for digital privacy. If data is encrypted, it is supposed to be locked away from hackers, companies and governments alike. That ...

You mightn't think it, but the Windows 11 Recovery Environment is genuinely powerful.

The February Windows update preview is extensive. It includes new Secure Boot certificates and app and settings backups.

So... my Asus mobo (ROG Strix Z390-E Gaming) is from 2018, and while the code Andrew provided for PowerShell shows I'm OK for the new cert, I get "False" for Default ...

The day when quantum computers will be able to break conventional encryption is rapidly approaching, but not all companies are prepared to implement post-quantum cryptography. Quantum-safe encryption ...

Microsoft has released the KB5077241 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, which comes with 29 changes, including improvements to BitLocker, a new network speed test tool, and native System ...

A kill switch ensures your internet traffic never leaks outside the encrypted VPN tunnel, even during outages. It's easy to miss, so I'm here to show you how to turn it on.

To add a Digital Home Key to your wallet, you’ll need to set up a compatible smart lock through SmartThings using Matter. Only some Galaxy smartphones support both NFC and UWB, including the Galaxy Z ...

If your login info was exposed, don't panic -- but don't ignore it either. Here's how to secure your accounts, change ...