Don't want to fork over $30 to keep receiving Windows 10 security updates? Microsoft offers a couple of ways to avoid the fee, but customers in Europe get the best deal.

Microsoft Windows Defender Security Center protects Windows 10 PCs that have no other antivirus protection, which is a good thing. But the best third-party free antivirus tools are more effective.

Here are the basics: Microsoft Defender is the virus protection integrated into Windows by default. If no other antivirus program is installed and activated, Defender protects you against viruses. You ...

If you do enroll your PC in the ESU program, it only gets you security patches until October of 2026. Businesses, schools, ...

Windows PCs, like the best Macs, are not immune to cybersecurity threats such as malware or phishing scams. However, Microsoft has packed in several tools to help you stay protected, including Windows ...

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Microsoft has resolved an issue that breaks multiple Microsoft 365 Defender features using the network data reporting service after installing July's Windows Server updates. The Microsoft 365 Defender ...