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New PoC shows how Microsoft Defender can be tricked into rewriting malicious files into protected locations, enabling ...

Exploit code has been released for an unpatched Windows privilege escalation flaw reported privately to Microsoft, allowing attackers to gain SYSTEM or elevated administrator permissions. Dubbed ...

Windows 11 Microsoft is restructuring how Windows 11 previews roll out, introducing clearer channels that finally make early feature testing predictable again.

Privacy On Windows 11, you can use these 14 privacy tweaks to take control of your device by disabling telemetry, Copilot, Recall, OneDrive, Edge tracking, and cloud ...

Microsoft released an out-of-band update to fix the March 2026 non-security preview update, which was pulled over the weekend due to installation issues. The optional cumulative update (KB5079391) was ...

A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

Microsoft has released this month's non-security update for supported Windows 11 versions, including 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2. As usual, the updates deliver new features and improvements across the ...

First look: Microsoft plans to build 100% native apps for Windows 11 and launch an initiative centered on a new team focused on native experiences instead of web-based wrappers. The company has also ...

PCWorld identifies six critical Windows 11 issues requiring immediate fixes, including inconsistent user interfaces, intrusive OneDrive backups, and forced Microsoft account setups. These problems ...

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PCWorld explains how to disable Windows 11’s numerous AI features, including Copilot, Windows Recall, and Click To Do, which are scattered across different settings menus. These AI integrations affect ...