Potentially unwanted programs have plagued the Windows operating system for some time. To no fault of Microsoft’s, people create these programs as applications, and there is no way of stopping you from downloading it if that is what you want […]
The Encrypting File System (EFS) is a feature on Microsoft Windows operating systems that provides file system level encryption. The encryption is designed to stop hackers who have physical access to your computer from stealing your data. Like BitLocker, EFS […]
Windows 10 comes with two different file encryption options for its users: BitLocker and EFS. Neither of them is available to Windows 10 Home users; what separates them is BitLocker is typically used to encrypt an entire disk while EFS […]
Windows 10 offers most users all they need for malware and virus protection with Windows Security. Since Windows Security comes fully integrated with Windows 10, you are automatically protected as soon as you start using your computer from the threats, […]
BitLocker is the name for the disk encryption that comes with some editions of Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system. Windows 10 Home does not come with BitLocker encryption because Microsoft keeps it reserved for the business and education editions, but […]
BitLocker is the name for the disk encryption that comes with some editions of Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system. Windows 10 Home does not come with BitLocker encryption because Microsoft keeps it reserved for the business and education editions, but […]
The Local Group Policy Editor is a tool found in some editions of Windows for administrators to set privileges and permissions to users within groups. Most casual computer users haven’t heard of Group Policies because you can’t set Group Policies […]
Windows Defender is the default antivirus that ships with Windows 10. You don’t have to do anything to set it up; just starting using Windows 10 and it’s already working in the background automatically and comprehensively protecting your computer from […]
Throughout Windows’ history, Microsoft preferred to defer antivirus protection to third-parties, so it was common to use antivirus from a company that wasn’t owned or operated by Microsoft. Windows Defender originally began as just spyware protection; however, with the release […]
Windows 10 offers a few options to scan with Windows Defender. When you start using Windows 10, you’d be forgiven for wondering where the Windows Defender is and if it’s operational. But in truth, all versions of Windows 10 do […]
If you only use your Windows 10 operating system at home, then you might not know anything about Group Policies. If your Windows 10 computer happens to be at work, then the likelihood if you or your administrator knowing about […]