Windows 7


Make Secure Score Work for You, Part 1: Shoot for Almost Perfect

Use Microsoft 365 Secure Score as a strategic guide rather than a numbers game, focusing on balance and meaningful risk reduction over chasing a perfect score.

Microsoft August Patch Tuesday: One Zero-Day, 13 Critical Flaws Fixed

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday brings a hefty batch of security fixes, with 107 vulnerabilities targeted across the company's portfolio of products and services.

Easy Ransomware Protection for Data Stored Locally, Part 2: Enabling Defense

Enable and configure Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access to add a layer of protection against ransomware targeting locally stored data.

Windows 11 Update Brings Faster Recovery, Redesigned Restart Screen

Two new features in the latest version of Windows 11 have been released that aim to reduce downtime and improve system recovery.

Easy Ransomware Protection for Data Stored Locally, Part 1

Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access offers a simple yet effective way to protect locally stored data from ransomware, even when AppLocker isn't in play.

Restoring a File from a Windows Image Backup

PowerShell recovery scripts using WBAdmin no longer work in Windows 11, but VHDX mounting offers a manual workaround for restoring files.

Using PowerShell To Back Up Windows 11

A PowerShell script using WBAdmin can create full system backups of Windows 11, offering a simple, scriptable alternative for advanced users.

Microsoft Opens Windows 10 ESU Enrollments to Orgs

Businesses trying to extend the life of their Windows 10 devices can now begin appealing Microsoft for the privilege.

Microsoft Readies Multiple Security Updates in Name of Windows 'Resiliency'

Seven months after unveiling its Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), Microsoft on Thursday announced a raft of new and upcoming security capabilities.

Microsoft's Latest Backup Prompt May Cause Unforeseen Problems

Microsoft's new Windows 11 backup prompt, intended as a helpful reminder, may instead disrupt critical workflows by reappearing persistently and even blocking system access after reboots.

How To Deal With a Windows 11 Disk Warning Icon

A misleading disk warning icon in Windows 11 may not signal a drive failure, but simply indicate a pending reboot after a system update.

Microsoft Build: Copilot Tuning and Model Context Protocol Expand AI Agent Development

At this year's Build conference, Microsoft unveiled a major expansion of its agent-based AI platform, highlighting new tools to securely build, customize and orchestrate intelligent agents across Microsoft 365 and Windows.

Microsoft Marks First World Passkey Day with Push for Passwordless Future

Microsoft celebrated the first-ever "World Passkey Day" on Thursday by doubling down on its commitment to a passwordless future, joining dozens of other tech leaders in the FIDO Alliance's Passkey Pledge.

How To Fix a Missing File Explorer Shortcut

Here's how to restore missing context menu options and file associations in Windows when File Explorer shortcuts

Microsoft Unveils New AI Features to Personalize Copilot Experience

Microsoft on Friday unveiled a sweeping set of updates to its Copilot platform, marking a new phase in its effort to deliver what it calls a "true AI companion" that adapts to individual users' needs, preferences and routines.

Subscribe on YouTube