Windows
Microsoft Defender Automatically Isolates Compromised Devices
Microsoft Defender Now Automatically Isolates Compromised Devices to Stop Ransomware – Cyber Security News
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has introduced automatic device isolation, a proactive containment capability that disconnects compromised workstations from the network the moment a high-confidence attack is detected without waiting for human intervention.
I fixed random USB disconnects in Windows
I fixed random USB disconnects in Windows by changing these 5 settings – howtogeek.com
You’d think, with USB being around since the late ’90s, that Microsoft would have figured out how to make it work reliably by now. We’ve
Just Use Windows Defender
Just use Windows Defender. – YouTube Windows Weekly
A rant on why you should be using just Windows Defender as the antivirus on your Windows computer.
I changed one setting in Device Manager
I changed one setting in Device Manager and my Wi-Fi jumped from 260 Mbps to 430 Mbps – makeuseof.com
If your Wi-Fi feels slower than you’d like even though your router is fine and your ISP says it’s not experiencing any outages, you might want to restart everything, and then run a speed test.
My Computer Has Started to Shut Down Randomly
My Computer Has Started to Shut Down Randomly. Could It Be the Fan? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How Can I Pin “Restart” to My Taskbar?
How Can I Pin “Restart” to My Taskbar? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How Should I Wipe My Windows Hard Drive Before Giving It Away
How Should I Wipe My Windows Hard Drive Before Giving It Away? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Microsoft quietly reveals whether you need a third-party antivirus software in Windows 11
Microsoft quietly reveals whether you need a third-party antivirus software in Windows 11 – Windows Latest is
Microsoft explains if you need third-party antivirus in Windows 11
First spotted by Windows Latest, Microsoft quietly published a detailed breakdown of Windows 11 security, and they finally addressed a critical question that users have debated for years. Do you still need a third-party antivirus for Windows PCs?
Microsoft’s April Windows update fixes 165 flaws
Microsoft’s April Windows update fixes 165 flaws, one exploited zero-day – cyberinsider.com
Microsoft has released its April 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, to fix security bugs across the operating system.
Windows has built-in repair tools that work better than any paid optimizer
Windows has built-in repair tools that work better than any paid optimizer – How-To Geek
So you’ve downloaded yet another app to make your PC faster. But then you realize, this is the 12th time you installed bloatware that’s just slowing down your device. Fortunately, Windows PowerShell commands can suffice for many of these Windows problems you face.
I stopped using desktop icons on Windows
I stopped using desktop icons on Windows, and you should too – howtogeek.com
The Windows desktop is iconic. Some of the backgrounds, the green rolling hills featured in Windows XP, have even become a bit of a meme. However, I do one thing very differently: I have completely removed all desktop icons from my desktop.
If Shutting Down Windows Cleanly Is So Important, What Happens When the Power Just Goes Out?
If Shutting Down Windows Cleanly Is So Important, What Happens When the Power Just Goes Out? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How Do I Run a Program “As Administrator”?
How Do I Run a Program “As Administrator”? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Your Windows 11 PC has a built-in packet analyzer
Your Windows 11 PC has a built-in packet analyzer — and it’s more powerful than most people realizen – Make Use Of
Any Windows packet analysis guide that starts with “download Wireshark” may be skipping a very important step, especially since Windows already has a built-in packet analyzer. It’s called PktMon (Packet Monitor). Even though you most likely haven’t heard of it, it’s far more robust than you’d expect.
Driver updater apps are predatory scareware
Driver updater apps are predatory scareware—and your Windows PC proves it – howtogeek.com
Third-party driver updaters pose a significant threat to Windows PC stability and security. These programs are often scareware, using aggressive warnings to push paid subscriptions for services Windows already provides through Windows Update.