Microsoft Secure Boot certificates from 2011 begin expiring in June 2026. Here’s how to check whether your Windows PC has the ...

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...

Windows users are, understandably, given the size of the operating system market share, a prime target for attackers of all kinds, from nation-state espionage actors to hackers and scammers. Windows ...

Not every Windows PC will automatically get the new Secure Boot certificates before the June 2026 deadline. Here's how to ...

Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works ...

Secure Boot protects your PC against bootkit malware. The Windows update refreshes expiring Secure Boot certificates. To install, head to Settings and select Windows Update. I typically advise Windows ...

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Support for Windows 10 has ended, putting your system at risk. You don't have to upgrade—here's how to stay protected.