ZDNET's key takeaways 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 recommend creating a ...

This feature ensures your account is safe. You must enter our Windows PIN or use the Security key to authenticate yourself whenever asked. However, follow these suggestions if you feel the prompt is ...

Windows Defender, now known as Windows Security in Windows 11, is the free security suite that comes with the Operating System. While not a perfect anti-malware software, this built-in anti-malware ...

To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...

Maintaining security on your device has become more user-friendly and convenient than ever before. One such innovation is Microsoft’s Windows Hello, a biometric authentication system that allows users ...

Windows 11 finally lets users turn Smart App Control on or off without a clean install or reset. The fix arrived in Insider ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. There are a number of antivirus, anti-malware, and internet ...

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 ...