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Still on Windows 10? Do this now to reduce your risk of getting hacked

Windows 10 has reached the end of support, which means cybercriminals have it in their sights. You don't have to switch if ...
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Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

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Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea? A PC expert's practical rule of thumb

There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I also recommend creating a restore point, and ...
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This Windows 11 feature no longer requires clean-installing the system to activate it

When you clean-install Windows 11, Windows Defender sets Smart App Control into evaluation mode. It analyzes the apps you run and determines trusted software. After a few days of use, it switches to ...