If Smart App Control (SAC) settings are greyed out in Windows 11 Security, update Windows, or enable SAC in the Windows ...

Windows remains one of the most targeted systems by threat actors by volume, according to recent statistics from AV-TEST, with threats ranging from ...

Windows 11 looks sleek and fresh, but out of the box, it shares more about you than you might like. Microsoft uses this data to improve its services and show you personalized content. That’s fine for ...

In today’s digital age, optimizing your Windows operating system for speed and privacy is essential. Many default settings can slow down your PC performance or compromise your personal information.

Utility apps from your laptop's manufacturer offer several additional productivity options that go beyond what the Windows ...

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why ...

Recent Windows 11 updates moved a bunch of Control Panel bits to the Settings app, but there are plenty left. Here are five that Microsoft should consider modernizing. The September 2025 non-security ...

Editor's take: Microsoft has spent years trying to phase out the traditional Windows Control Panel. Since Windows 10, the company has pushed users toward a modernized settings interface, but the ...

And Microsoft’s adding your phone app notifications to the Start Menu. And Microsoft’s adding your phone app notifications to the Start Menu. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who ...