My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

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.

Microsoft Secure Boot Update Starts In April—2011 Certificates Expire Soon

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

Microsoft Updates Windows Security After 15 Years with Major Change

Microsoft is introducing an important change to Windows updates, marking the first major shift in this area in more than 15 ...
BGR

5 Essential Windows 11 Settings You Should Change Immediately

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft to enable Windows hotpatch security updates by default

Microsoft will turn on hotpatch security updates by default for all eligible Windows devices managed through Microsoft Intune and the Microsoft Graph API, beginning with the May 2026 Windows security ...

Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 Update Adds New Features, Strengthens Security

Microsoft’s April Windows 11 update brings Smart App Control changes, AI-powered Narrator upgrades, and performance ...
Forbes

Emergency Microsoft Windows 11 Security Update Confirmed

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Emergency Windows 11 update confirmed by Microsoft. Updated March 18: Following confirmation ...
PC World

Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April

Microsoft is implementing a new Windows kernel trust policy starting April 2026 that will only allow WHCP-certified drivers by default, addressing years-old security vulnerabilities from cross-signed ...