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 ...

By the way—if your PC has a free trial for another antivirus service already installed, you’ll need to disable it (or better, uninstall it) to allow Windows Security to take over. Cons: Bare-bones ...

I’ve picked up a few PC security tips in my time as a PCWorld editor, but I wasn’t born with that information. Yep, it’s been a gradual learning curve for me over many years of writing about security.

Take a few minutes to remove clutter, review what’s running on your device, and build habits that keep your computer running ...

1. Use anti-virus software and keep it up to date. Make sure you have anti-virus software on your computer. With new viruses emerging daily, anti-virus programs need regular updates, like annual flu ...

Privacy and security concerns are becoming more commonplace as data sharing becomes more commonplace. Here's how to lock down your computer via USB key.

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Windows 10 can still receive security-only updates after end of support through Extended Security Updates (ESU). If your PC ...