Malware campaign lures users with fake Windows Update website

Malwarebytes recently uncovered a new malicious campaign targeting the Windows Update service. Focused on French-speaking users, the campaign uses layered obfuscation techniques to deliver multiple ...

Do not fall for this fake Windows update support site. It’s spreading a password-stealing malware

Malwarebytes warns that a fake Microsoft support site is distributing password-stealing malware through a spoofed Windows update installer ...
The New York Times

Is Windows 11 Driving You Nuts? Us, Too. Here’s Our Expert’s Advice to Make It Less Annoying.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
TechSpot

Windows 11 performs worse than older Windows versions in nearly every benchmark

Facepalm: Microsoft markets Windows 11 as the fastest and most secure version of the operating system, but users often complain about it being slow, bloated, and buggy. A new speed test now suggests ...
Wired

How Windows Recall Works—and Whether You Should Switch It On

Windows Recall is one of the biggest AI features Microsoft has added to Windows 11. It’s useful, but it comes with some privacy trade-offs. If you're a Windows 11 user, and specifically an owner of a ...
ZDNet

Still on Windows 10? Here's what Microsoft Defender can and can't do for you

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Ars Technica

Windows 10 support “ends” today, but it’s just the first of many deaths

Today is the official end-of-support date for Microsoft’s Windows 10. That doesn’t mean these PCs will suddenly stop working, but if you don’t take action, it does mean your PC has received its last ...
Forbes

Microsoft Windows 10 Deadline—All Users Should Act Before October 14

You now have 30 days, Microsoft has just warned 600 million Windows users, before you lose “protections from the latest security threats.” This deadline has been coming for some time, but now it’s ...
Mashable

You can stay on Windows 10 for another year for free — if you act by Oct. 14

It’s no secret that Microsoft is ending official support for Windows 10 in October. The tech giant has been chomping at the bit to get users to upgrade to Windows 11, and even allows Windows 10 users ...
Engadget

How to screenshot on Windows

Windows offers several built-in ways to take screenshots. Sure, you can just hit the Prt Scrn button on your keyboard to capture your entire screen, but if you want to screenshot a portion of your ...
GitHub

Xonix / Qix-like terminal game in pure Python (curses)

Goal: Claim ("fill") at least TARGET% of the field by drawing trails from the land (border). When your trail reconnects to land, the enclosed area without enemies is captured. Avoid enemies: if they ...