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Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

7 Windows laptops that caught us by surprise at CES 2026 - including this trackpad beast

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Best Free Tax Software for DIY Fliers in 2026

We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

The Secret Microsoft App That Improves How I Use Windows

PowerToys is a collection of power user utilities that should come standard with Windows 11 at this point. Here are some of ...

If You Installed This Samsung App, You Are Now At Risk

There’s one app you need to check for on your Windows PC — and you need to do that today. If it’s installed, you’re now at ...