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Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary this week, and to mark the occasion the company hosted a special Copilot-focused event at its headquarters in Redmond. It's notable that Microsoft marked its ...

Microsoft Store is underrated when it comes to app installation. Most veteran Windows users still prefer downloading software ...

and I still feel like it’s one of the most underappreciated features ... (In Windows 11, go to “Show more options” and then “Scan with Microsoft Defender” or another antivirus program.

Related: there are several less intrusive methods for removing bloat in Windows ... Defender Antivirus has a job to prevent remote scripts from taking over System32 and its dependent files and folders ...

Like most people who use Windows, testing the OS is an important step in selecting which version to use. We’re going to be taking a look at Windows 11 Pro or Pro N and their features ... by using the ...

The cumulative update for March 2025, KB5053656 was released with dozens of new features ... the Windows 10 Copilot uninstalling and unpinning from the taskbar on a select few devices. Their ...

Cybersecurity requires continuous monitoring without forgetting about it. The process involves ongoing checks and system updates. Regular system reviews should occur every few months and include ...

What just happened? PC gamers recently encountered an unexpected issue when their computers triggered Windows Defender alerts due to a kernel-level driver called WinRing0. This software ...

To check and enable the Sudo command on Windows 11, use these steps: Open Settings. Click on System. Click the For developers ...

If you use the Windows 10 operating system, it automatically comes with Windows Defender.Defender doesn't have a reputation for offering the best security. However, this reputation is undeserved, says ...