If you're ready to replace your old computer and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Here's how to do it properly.

You have two basic choices when buying Windows 11: Home and Pro. Which is better for your needs? We break it all down.

TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is available for $9.97 with enhanced security, improved multitasking, and a modern interface.

Microsoft is giving BitLocker in Windows 11 a serious upgrade, and this time the focus is on speed and stronger key protection rather than just “more encryption.” If you have ever worried about ...

Microsoft is rolling out hardware-accelerated BitLocker in Windows 11 to address growing performance and security concerns by leveraging the capabilities of system-on-a-chip and CPU. BitLocker is the ...

It seems obvious in retrospect, but thanks to the performance gains in modern SSDs, Microsoft has started rolling out hardware-accelerated BitLocker capabilities in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025.

antivirus The antivirus package tries to list installed Antivirus products via the SecurityCenter API (using WMI calls). Since SecurityCenter API does not exist on Windows Servers, we also need to ...

The broad rollout of the Windows 11 25H2 update has started, and users who want to fast-track it are being referred to the relevant update options in a new blog post on Microsoft's site. Windows 11 ...

Store BitLocker keys in Active Directory to simplify device recovery and keep encrypted drives manageable. This guide explains how to enable storage, verify key ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 will get a major update for BitLocker encryption in 2026. The company says the new “hardware-accelerated BitLocker” will use dedicated hardware to encrypt data ...

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...