Learn how to open and configure Windows Defender settings in Windows 11 to protect your PC from viruses and online threats.

Microsoft has deprecated SmartScreen on Internet Explorer and IE Mode within Windows 11. It has also issued some ...

Microsoft deprecates SmartScreen in Internet Explorer and IE Mode on Windows 11, marking another step in phasing out legacy ...

All Windows PCs come with a built-in security feature called Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), which helps prevent unauthorized software from running by allowing only trusted applications.

Most modern Windows PCs rely on Microsoft Defender as their first line of defense against malware. Over the years, it has evolved into a capable and often underrated antivirus that blocks a wide range ...

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