These 5 critical Windows Defender settings are off by default - turn them on ASAP

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why.

5 Windows Defender settings I change ASAP on any new PC

PCWorld outlines five essential Windows Defender configuration changes to optimize security and performance on new Windows ...
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Smarter MFA tips to lock down your VPN

Threats such as push fatigue, phishing kits, and adversary-in-the-middle attacks can defeat weaker MFA methods like SMS or basic push notifications. Stronger approaches—such as FIDO2/WebAuthn or ...
Windows Central

Everything you need to know about Windows 11's new customizable Taskbar — resizable and movable options from Windows 10 coming soon

Microsoft has announced major upgrades coming soon to the Taskbar on Windows 11 that will enable new capabilities that users have been requesting since Windows 11's debut in 2021. With these updates, ...
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft, RSA Make Dual Authentication Moves at RSAC 2026

Microsoft Entra external MFA now supports third-party authentication with unified Conditional Access management. RSA and Microsoft target AI workforce security with phishing-resistant identity and ...
Windows Central

The Windows Control Panel is one step closer to death as account rename option makes its way to Windows 11's Settings app

Microsoft has been slowly moving to iradicate the Control Panel from Windows for well over a decade at this point. It began with Windows 8 in 2012, and has slowly progressed through Windows 10 and now ...
Android Authority

Frustrated with multiple SIMs on Samsung Galaxy phones? One UI 8.5 is coming to the rescue

Samsung Galaxy phones offer granular connectivity options for multiple SIM cards internationally, but not in the US. With One UI 8.5, Samsung appears to finally be bringing these same settings to ...
Redmond Magazine

Deploying Windows Server RemoteApp, Part 1

Windows Server RemoteApp uses RDS to virtualize applications for cross-platform access. RDS server must be domain joined and requires separate RDS licensing. Deploy Standard Deployment, configure ...
Gizmochina

Asus quietly adds a ‘Windows 11 pure OS’ option to its new ExpertBook laptops

Earlier this month, Asus introduced its new business laptops called the ExpertBook B5 G2 and ExpertBook B3 G2. Both machines are powered by Intel’s 3rd-generation Core Ultra chips, also known as ...
MarketWatch

Tax Tip -CRA account users are encouraged to add a backup multi-factor authentication option

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 9, 2026 /CNW/ - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will introduce a backup multi-factor authentication ...
TweakTown

No Wi-Fi Option in Windows 11? Here's How to Restore It

Did you just power on your computer only to find the Wi-Fi option missing? It's a frustrating and confusing problem. The good news is that it usually comes down to an underlying issue with Windows, ...