Microsoft says hackers are exploiting critical zero-day bugs to target Windows and Office users

Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim's computer by ...

Windows Notepad is now complex enough to have a serious security flaw

You can infect your PC with malware without ever leaving Notepad, thanks to recent updates and additions. Hooray.

Microsoft bakes one of its best security tools right into Windows 11

Sysmon was once something you had to seek out and install. Now this pro-level system monitoring tool is integrated right into ...
Make Tech Easier

No More Debloat Scripts: Why I Switched to Wintoys to Debloat My PC

One-click debloat scripts can, and always will, break your Windows PC — Wintoys is the safest tool to tweak and optimize Windows.
ZDNet

How to clear your Windows 11 PC cache (and why it makes such a big difference)

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If your computer desktop looks a little chaotic and you're noticing some performance slowdown, it might be time to do a cleanup. The best way to ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft releases OOB Windows updates to fix shutdown, Cloud PC bugs

Microsoft has released multiple emergency, out-of-band updates for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix two issues caused by the January Patch Tuesday updates. The first issue impacts ...
PCMag on MSN

8 Shockingly Useful Ways to Use the Flipper Zero, No Hacking Skills Required

Whether it's replacing lost remotes or backing up access devices, these practical Flipper Zero tips are easy for beginners and unexpectedly useful.
PCMag on MSN

Windows 10 Security Alert: Do This Now to Reduce Your Risk of Being Hacked

Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is recommended, you don't have to switch immediately—here's how you can keep your ...
CNET

Don't Throw Away Your Laptop: How to Install Windows 11 On Unsupported Hardware

It's officially time to let go. Windows 10 has been over as we know it for some time now, only for Windows 11 to have taken over. To finalize things even further, Microsoft ended support for the ...
Mashable

Upgrade your PC with powerful Microsoft apps for less than $5 each

The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Could your old PC use some new tricks?
CNET

Microsoft Issues New Security Warning for Windows 10. Here's What You Need to Do

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...
Wired

Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking

Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers. Today, security researchers at Belgium’s KU ...