With Windows 10 no longer receiving support, it has become an easy target for hackers. That doesn't mean you have to upgrade ...

Realizing that your computer is infected with a virus can be a heart-stopping moment, but there's no need to panic. Viruses or other malware can have a devastating effect on your PC, slowing its ...

Is your antivirus preventing you from completing important tasks? We’ll walk you through how to temporarily disable your antivirus and why you may need to. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

The word 'virus' gets tossed around a lot. Here's what actually counts, what to watch for, and how to stay two clicks ahead A computer virus is a type of program that, much like a regular virus, ...

Do you suspect your computer might be infected with a virus? It might show obvious signs like sudden slowdowns or endless pop-ups, or it might silently spy on you in the background. While your first ...

Using a Windows 11 PC is a great experience, but what about protecting it from cybercriminals with bad intentions? Fortunately, your Windows 11 PC comes with Windows Security built in, and it does a ...

We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since ...

Avira, a well-known antivirus solution, is facing a barrage of user complaints, alleging that a recent update has rendered their Windows PCs unusable. Reports suggest that affected users are ...

Antivirus software protects your computer by scanning every file you download for viruses and other malware. Most of the time, you’ll want to leave your antivirus program running as-is. If it’s ...