Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works

Beyond fixing a host of security vulnerabilities, the latest Patch Tuesday will display your Secure Boot status to make sure ...

Check and Update Windows Secure Boot Certificates expiring in 2026

Secure Boot Certificates are set to expire soon. This guide shows how to check and update them and covers a roadmap for ...

Microsoft finally enables ability to skip long update process during Windows 11 setup

A new update now rolling out globally will give users the option to skip the update process when setting up a new Windows 11 PC, speeding up the experience two-fold.

These 6 settings may be slowing your Windows PC. Here's how to fix that

A sluggish computer doesn’t automatically mean you need to go shopping for a new one.

How To Update Windows Security Signatures Manually On Windows 11/10

Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is the built-in antivirus tool bundled with the operating system. It has saved ...
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Still on Windows 10? Do This Now to Protect Your PC

Support for Windows 10 has ended, putting your system at risk. You don't have to upgrade—here's how to stay protected.
Windows Central

How to upgrade Windows 10 to 11 using a local account — A step-by-step guide to skipping the Microsoft account requirement

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...
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How to get another free year of updates for your Windows 10 PC

I activated that last week on my last computer not running Linux yet (gaming rig, and I don't really game anymore so I'm just procrastinating until the last minute), but at this point I've been ...