Firmware is the low-level software that is deeply integrated into the hardware of your device. It sits beneath higher-level software and your PC’s hardware and acts as a kind of bridge running the ...

Avast - a global cybersecurity company that provides digital protection and privacy tools for individuals across PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. Following an independent review of antivirus platforms ...

If you're one of the nearly 43% PC owners who are still running Windows 10, you'll want to make sure you have a securely functioning machine. Support for Windows is scheduled to end Oct. 14. That ...

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Microsoft's plan to halt updates for its Windows 10 operating system in mid-October has raised hackles among campaign groups ...

I’ve picked up a few PC security tips in my time as a PCWorld editor, but I wasn’t born with that information. Yep, it’s been a gradual learning curve for me over many years of writing about security.

You won’t have to enable Windows Backup to get extended Windows 10 security updates in the European Economic Area.

Don't want to fork over $30 for a one-year subscription to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates? Microsoft is offering a couple of ways to avoid the fee. But there's a catch.