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"I haven't used a 3rd party antivirus since XP": Microsoft says Windows 11s built-in 'Defender' antivirus is "usually sufficient" for most PC users
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (431+ words) Reddit users recommend 10 open'source apps that run great on Windows 11 14 frustrating Windows 11 defaults that hurt performance and privacy Is Microsoft's Security Response Center broken in light of Blue Hammer? The company says Defender is enough for most users, provided default…...
Breaking down Microsoft's next-gen Surface PC leaks
19+ hour, 16+ min ago (178+ words) On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel and Zac discuss the leaks around Microsoft's upcoming wave of Surface hardware. Windows 11 Overhaul: We explain the death of the Canary channel and the birth of the "Experimental" era. Plus, say…...
I thought my drive was corrupted" " Windows 11s April update is tripping Bit Locker recovery for some users
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (590+ words) 14 frustrating Windows 11 defaults that hurt performance and privacy This fake Windows 11 update is slipping past antivirus with malware Is Microsoft's Security Response Center broken in light of Blue Hammer? A faulty Bit Locker configuration is forcing some PCs into Bit…...
Windows Recall faces renewed criticism over handoff risks, but Microsoft insists the recovery flow is safe for users
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (507+ words) Windows 11's customization scene is thriving " here's why 14 frustrating Windows 11 defaults that hurt performance and privacy Is Microsoft's Security Response Center broken in light of Blue Hammer? Total Recall can extract sensitive data from Windows Recall even without Windows Hello…...
A zero-day Blue Hammer Windows exploit was leaked by a researcher fed up with Microsoft's Security Response Center " and the rushed fix isn't perfect
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (998+ words) New Halo Studios report highlights alleged leadership failures Windows and Xbox shift toward user feedback, but fans are questioning the timing A zero-day Blue Hammer exploit was recently published on Git Hub in response to alleged MSRC failures, and although…...
"We've heard your feedback": Microsoft responds to Windows developers after account suspension caused chaos
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (339+ words) Windows and Xbox shift toward user feedback, but fans are questioning the timing Microsoft resets Insider testing Windows 11's customization scene is thriving " here's why The tech giant has provided a fast'track fix for suspended Windows Hardware Dev accounts. However,…...
I didn't expect this free, open-source network monitor to be so useful " Can it dethrone Glass Wire and Wireshark?
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (636+ words) Windows 11's customization scene is thriving " here's why Microsoft resets Insider testing I'm always on the lookout for novel Windows apps that can either improve my baseline experience or provide more insight than the regular tools that come with my…...
This fake Windows 11 24 H2 update looks perfect, until it avoids antivirus and steals your passwords
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (473+ words) Windows 11's April 2026 update is packing 8 new upgrades you shouldn't ignore Hacker spent weeks setting up an elaborate axios hijack involving Teams Microsoft enables ability to skip updates during Windows 11 setup Beware of a fake Windows 11 support page that pushes…...
"I recommend setting up an alternative now": Microsoft's Outlook Lite app for Android has a final retirement date set as it turns its focus to Outlook Mobile
1+ week, 1+ day ago (513+ words) Microsoft retires Windows 11 Recovery Assistant and replaces it with Get Help One Drive files deleted from the cloud will soon bypass the local Recycle Bin Microsoft explains why it killed Windows 11's phone activation option Microsoft locks in an end…...
Microsoft cut off accounts tied to Vera Crypt, Wire Guard, and Windscribe
1+ week, 3+ day ago (342+ words) Windows and Xbox shift toward user feedback, but fans are questioning the timing Hacker spent weeks setting up an elaborate axios hijack involving Teams Windows Wrap " Is Microsoft sabotaging its own OS? Microsoft terminated developer accounts tied to major security…...