Once upon a time, Windows was notorious for its poor security, with frequent reports of major attacks by viruses and hackers. With the release of Windows 7, Microsoft started to get its security act ...

I assumed Windows’ default settings were harmless. It turns out, several quietly track more than you’d expect—but they’re easy to fix.

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Historically, Windows has had a bad reputation for security, and there are far more malware strains that target Windows than any other operating system out there — largely due to the scale of PCs that ...

If a hacker gained access to your Microsoft account, they could download your OneDrive files, bypass your Windows PC’s security, and potentially even track your laptop’s location using GPS. But ...

With Microsoft set to stop security updates for Windows 10 in October — unless you pay extra — security is top of mind for many businesses and individual users right now. And whether you’re planning ...

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...