We're on the heels of 2026, and I can confidently say that you don't really need a third-party antivirus program on your PC.

It's easy to pick up malware, like viruses, adware, and spyware when browsing the internet or installing new programs. These ...

Picture the ultimate replacement for the Windows Store app. Let’s imagine it allows for installing nearly any Windows application; no clicking through software installation wizards; automatically ...

Antivirus software is necessary to install on a computer as it offers protection against several threats that can harm a computer. Windows 11/10 computers come with a built-in free antivirus software, ...

A decent antivirus program and VPN are a great first line of defense against hackers. But if you haven’t tweaked certain Windows settings, you could still be leaving back doors open for malicious ...

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With dozens of applications installed on the typical Windows PC, keeping them all updated seems like a Herculean task. Automated tools can lighten the load considerably. Look around a typical Windows ...

Startup programs are apps that automatically run when you log in to your computer. However, as much convenience as these apps offer, there’s one downside to using them: if you have too many startup ...

In daily use, your Windows PC saves countless data, installs and uninstalls programs — and in the process becomes increasingly slower and more susceptible to problems. But there is a simple solution ...

A sluggish computer can be immensely frustrating. Simple tasks like launching apps, browsing the web or switching between windows can test your patience as you stare at a spinning wheel, waiting for ...

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