ZDNET's key takeaways There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I recommend creating a ...

To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...

Windows doesn’t offer a single switch to disable Exploit Protection completely. You can only disable individual mitigations system-wide or per app. We strongly recommend turning it off only for ...

If Windows Security shows Unknown status in Windows 11, this post may help you. Windows Security offers features and tools that protect your PC from threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, ...

Maintaining security on your device has become more user-friendly and convenient than ever before. One such innovation is Microsoft’s Windows Hello, a biometric authentication system that allows users ...

Windows 11's Virtualization Based Security features have been shown to have some impact on gaming performance — even if it isn't drastic. While you will be putting your system more at risk, if you're ...