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TinyWall is actually designed to be used with Windows’ built-in Defender firewall, so its performance impact is minimal. TinyWall will actively block trojans, viruses, worms, and other forms of ...

There are security gaps in the firmwares and bootloaders of Palo Alto Networks hardware appliances. The manufacturer reassures that these gaps are hardly exploitable, but is working on corrected ...

iOS has them, Android does too, and so does macOS. Microsoft had been working on a similar feature for Windows 11, but for reasons unknown, the project never made it to completion. Former ...

If you’ve been trying to somehow avoid the Windows 11 2024 Update, those days are over. Microsoft is now saying that mandatory Windows 11 24H2 updates have begun and the installation is ...

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However, ongoing uncertainties about the timing and scale of a new firewall refresh cycle have created hesitations. While Fortinet is poised to benefit from the upcoming cycle, there are ...

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I was privileged to byline the cover story of the last print issue of PC Magazine, the Windows 7 review, and I’ve witnessed every Microsoft win and misstep up to the latest Windows 11.

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Windows 11 is generally available for everyone. For those who still haven’t upgraded to Windows 11, this guide will help you get the full version of Microsoft Windows 11 for free. We already ...

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