Simplewall offers a powerful alternative. It’s a 2MB download that transforms your PC from a leaky sieve into a digital ...

Microsoft confirmed Smart App Control can now be turned on or off at any time, without requiring a clean install of Windows. The toggle sits under Windows Security ...

Scammers are using fake Windows Defender pop-ups with real looking phone numbers to trick users. These fraudulent warnings are not from Microsoft and aim to gain remote access to your computer. A ...

Q: Are Windows Defender warnings that pop up with a phone number legit? A: Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the ...

Microsoft Defender Application Guard’s Hyper-V malicious detection is being abandoned in favor of a faster rules-based design. Windows enterprise administrators will have until December 2027 at the ...

Microsoft plans to remove Defender Application Guard from Office by December 2027, starting with the February 2026 release of Office version 2602. The Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office ...

AppControl Manager can easily and quickly generate a Code Signing certificate to be used for signing App Control policies. This guide is only for those who want to learn how to setup a Windows Server ...

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 Firewall Control is a nifty little application which extends the functionality of the Windows Firewall and provides quick access to the most frequent options of Windows Firewall. It runs in ...

If Microsoft Defender has begun issuing warnings on your gaming PC for a “Winring0 vulnerable driver,” you have a major choice to make: you can set an exception and exempt popular RGB and fan control ...

Most modern Windows PCs rely on Microsoft Defender as their first line of defense against malware. Over the years, it has evolved into a capable and often underrated antivirus that blocks a wide range ...