I was recently talking to someone I know about using Windows Defender to scan their system, and they decided to use the "offline scan" option (the one that reboots and does a scan before loading ...

If you back up both your data and your encryption key, your files should remain safely accessible to you (and only you). Open ...

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Since Windows 11's release, Microsoft has gradually been closing the loopholes and methods that allowed users to bypass the Microsoft account requirement. Initially, it was as simple as disconnecting ...

Microsoft confirmed an issue that could trigger BitLocker Recovery on Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 and even Windows 10.

Encryption can protect your data from crooks, but if you don't have a recovery key stored securely, it can also keep you out ...

On November 11, 2025, Windows 11 is getting a new update introducing several new features, including a new Start menu design, ...

The bells are ringing for Windows 10, and many users who have waited are now choosing to update to Windows 11. If you’re one of them, congratulations on continued security updates and new features, ...

Last week, Microsoft announced a wave of updates that make every Windows 11 PC an AI PC — with Copilot as the center of the experience. With that, Windows users could expect three main changes: ...

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Update October 21, 05:08 EDT: Microsoft has released the KB5070773 emergency update to fix this issue. Microsoft has confirmed that this month's security updates disable USB mice and keyboards in the ...

What’s happened? The Redmond-based tech giant Microsoft is rolling out several AI-based features for Windows 11 users. These features are centered around the Copilot assistant and have the potential ...