Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely.

Windows 10 is no longer going to receive free security updates in the future, but that doesn't mean you have to update to ...

Avast Premium Security expands the protection of the company’s already excellent free antivirus software by leaning harder into safeguarding your PC. That can be a boon for those who don’t need (or ...

Free security software for PC users — the light bulb has finally started to go off in Microsoft’s head. For years, Microsoft has tortured consumers and IT departments alike by offering trial versions ...

Windows users are, understandably, given the size of the operating system market share, a prime target for attackers of all kinds, from nation-state espionage actors to hackers and scammers. Windows ...

You get what you pay for. That’s what they always say, right? And while that can be true for many things, antivirus software is a little different. There are reputable free antivirus solutions out ...

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Dear PropellerHeads: My friend told me to stop paying for Windows PC security and use one of the free products out there. Is it safe? Answer: Safe is relative. So free anti-virus protection might be ...

Have you ever sat down at your computer, ready to tackle a task or unwind with your favorite game, only to feel like something’s missing? Maybe it’s the hassle of juggling passwords, the frustration ...

Although there’s no shortage of free VPNs for PC, very few can be trusted. Some of the many problems you’ll face using one include slow speeds, limited server locations, data caps, insufficient ...

SEATTLE -- Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it plans to release a beta test of its free computer security program next week and is on track to launch a finished product in the fall. The program, ...