Secure Boot is a feature of your computer's UEFI that only allows approved operating systems to boot up.
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 ...
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which meanscomputers that can't run Windows 11 will be left without security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. While upgrading ...
This single action could save your Win10 PC from external threats This article describes how to change the built-in Administrator account name in Windows 10 to bolster your computer's security. We'll ...
It’s tempting to jump straight into personalizing a new Windows 11 PC — apps, wallpaper, the works. I’ve been there. There’s just something about tweaking a new machine that makes it feel like yours.
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.