I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal in mind.

How to scan for malware using Windows Security in Windows 11Alongside the antivirus program on your PC,you can use Windows Defender to scan for threats like malware-malicious software intended to harm ...

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

None of that is surprising or different to the monthly norm for PC owners. What is different, Microsoft says, is that ...

Windows 11 offers a variety of security settings designed to better safeguard your PC and personal files. But those settings tend to be scattered across different places. That means you need to know ...