Formerly known as Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender is an antivirus protection program that's included with Windows 10.

SmartScreen is designed to automatically block suspicious files, but it often flags genuine downloads as malicious. Here's how you can disable Windows Defender SmartScreen on Windows 11 to download ...

If you can't upgrade your PC to Windows 11, you should sign up for the Extended Security Updates program ASAP. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance ...

Don't want to fork over $30 to keep getting Windows 10 security updates? Microsoft is offering a couple of ways to avoid the fee, but customers in Europe get the best deal.

Microsoft ended support for its older OS on Oct. 14, but there are three ways to extend critical security updates and remain ...

Microsoft says Windows 11 users can now start a conversation with the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant by saying the "Hey Copilot" wake word.