Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10. Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028. Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security patches. You probably ...

Windows users sometimes have the impression that the operating system has a life of its own and does not allow any contradictions. Some restrictions are intended to ensure the security of the ...

The end of support for Windows 10 means it's now a prime target for malware. But that doesn't mean you have to upgrade to stay safe. Here's how to avoid an attack.

As we edge closer to Windows 10's end-of-support on October 14, 2025, Microsoft is throwing its more stubborn users another bone. The company previously announced that, for the first time, consumers ...

A confusing October for Microsoft users. Windows 10 has finally reached its end-of-life with hundreds of millions stranded on the retiring OS. Meanwhile, those who have upgraded to Windows 11 have to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. This update mistake has finally been fixed. Updated on Nov. 5 with ...